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Sem

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sem'sem'1 syllable
🇮🇱Hebrew
Strong

MEANING

Name

ORIGIN

Biblical

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew name שֵׁם (Shem) meaning 'name'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Shem is one of the sons of Noah in the Bible, traditionally considered the ancestor of the Semitic peoples.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Shem is featured in the Book of Genesis. His lineage is significant in religious texts.

🇳🇱Dutch
Short

MEANING

Derived from Samuel

ORIGIN

Modern Dutch

ETYMOLOGY

A short form of the name Samuel, which means 'God has heard'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Sem is commonly used in the Netherlands as a standalone name.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has gained popularity in the 21st century in the Netherlands.

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