Shem is a ♂ boy’s name.
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.
Shem means “name” and “renown” (from Hebrew “shém/שֵׁם”).
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