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Shem in Persian

سام sâm

Shem in Persian: سام (sâm). In English, Shem means the oldest son of Noah, brother to Ham and Japheth.

Persian words for Shem

son of Noah
سام sâm

English meaning of Shem

  1. proper noun The oldest son of Noah, brother to Ham and Japheth.
  2. proper noun A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.

Full definition of Shem

Shem in a sentence

  • And the sonnes of Noah that went forth of the Arke, were Shem, and Ham, and Iaphet: and Ham is the father of Canaan.

Shem in other languages

Questions about Shem in Persian

What is the meaning of Shem in Persian?
Shem in Persian is سام (sâm).
معنی Shem چیست؟
Shem: سام (sâm).
What does Shem mean in English?
Shem means the oldest son of Noah, brother to Ham and Japheth.

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