♂ Name Shem
Shem is a ♂ boy name.
Where does the name Shem come from?
Shem is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. He is the eldest of the three sons of Noah, his brothers are called Ham and Japheth.
What does the name Shem mean?
Shem means “name” and “renown” (from Hebrew “shém/שֵׁם”).
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