Shem: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Name, renown
Origin
Hebrew (biblical)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
SHEM

Shem is a Hebrew (biblical) boy's name meaning “name, renown”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Shem

Meaning: Name, renown.

Origin: Hebrew (biblical).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Shem

SHEMIPA /ʃɛm/

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