Shem

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The oldest son of Noah, brother to Ham and Japheth.
  2. A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.

Word forms

Shem

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Σήμ (Sḗm), from Hebrew שם (Šēm).

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