Etymology

Shem

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Today it means: The oldest son of Noah, brother to Ham and Japheth. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Σήμ ← Hebrew שם
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  1. Hebrew · derived fromשם
  2. Ancient Greek · derived fromΣήμ
  3. English todayShem

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

Words from the same roots

Ancient GreekΣήμ all →

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