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    Shem

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shem

    Shem

    Boy
    english
    1 syllable

    Shem is an english boy's name meaning "From the ledge farm deep valley; name; renown. in the bible, shem was firstnamed of noahs three sons".

    With english roots, Shem is a boy name that means "From the ledge farm deep valley; name; renown. in the bible, shem was firstnamed of noahs three sons". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

    Origin
    english
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    1

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    From the ledge farm deep valley; name; renown. in the bible, shem was firstnamed of noahs three sons

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Shem

    Very rare in US records

    What does Shem mean?

    Shem is a boy name of english origin meaning "From the ledge farm deep valley; name; renown. in the bible, shem was firstnamed of noahs three sons".

    Is Shem a rare name?

    Yes. Shem does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

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