Shem

Name of an ancestor of Noah

Shem

שם

Hebrew
(Male)
christianity
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"Name of an ancestor of Noah"

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Themes

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Languages

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Meaning

Shem is the name of the eldest son of Noah mentioned in the Bible. It is derived from the Hebrew word שם (shem) which means 'name' or 'renown'. Shem was the ancestor of all the Semitic people, and his name became synonymous with 'Semitic' in later usage.

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of ancestry, continuity, and the foundation of a great lineage

Numerology

Those with a 5 Life Path are independent, free-spirited, and enjoy their solitude. They have a love for travel and adventure, and they have a strong sense of adventure and a great desire for change.

Translations

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Hebrew

Name

שם

Meaning

שם פירושו שם, תואר, או פרסום

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Greek

Name

Σημ

Meaning

Σημ σημαίνει όνομα, τίτλος, ή φήμη

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Latin

Name

Shem

Meaning

Shem means name, title, or fame

How to Pronounce

English

SHEM

IPA: /ʃɛm/

Personality Insights

Emotional Traits

Compassionate

Hidden Traits

D = Devoted

Life Path Number

5

Those with a 5 Life Path are independent, free-spirited, and enjoy their solitude. They have a love for travel and adventure, and they have a strong sense of adventure and a great desire for change.

Lucky Day

(Sunday)

Lucky Colors

White

Lucky Stone

Jasper

Biblical Reference

Genesis 5:32, 6:10

Genesis

Shem is one of the sons of Noah

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Shem from the Bible

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