Singing, delight
Pronunciation: zeh-MEE-ruh
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Zemirah is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Singing". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: zeh-MEE-ruh. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Ζεμιρά
Τραγούδι, υμνος, δοξολογία - ένα τραγούδι της δοξολογίας
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
zeh-MEE-ruh
IPA
/zɛˈmiːrə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
11
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
In the apocryphal book of 'The Life of Adam and Eve', Zemirah is mentioned as the wife of Lamech and the mother of Tubal-Cain. This text is believed to have been written in the 3rd or 4th century AD.
3rd or 4th century AD
Zemirah appears in medieval Christian legends as a penitent harlot who was converted by the prophet Habakkuk. She is said to have lived during the Babylonian captivity (586-539 BC).
Babylonian captivity (586-539 BC)
Translations
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Zemirah
A song of praise, melody, or hymn, expressing joy and gratitude
זמיר
זמרה, שיר, תהילה - שיר של תהילה ושבח
Ζεμιρά
Τραγούδι, υμνος, δοξολογία - ένα τραγούδι της δοξολογίας
Zemira
Canticum, hymnus, laudatio - carmen laudis et gloriae
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