At a Glance
- Meaning
- Astonishment
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- SHAM-uh
Shammah is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “astonishment”. It appears in our list of Jewish Baby Boy Names With Hebrew Strength.
Meaning & Origin of Shammah
Meaning: Astonishment.
Origin: Hebrew.
A common claim: Astonishment, or God is there Actually: The translation 'God is there' applies to the place name Jehovah-shammah, whereas the personal name Shammah comes from a word meaning astonishment.
How to Pronounce Shammah
SHAM-uhIPA /ˈʃæm.ə/
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