Sem
MEANING
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.
MEANING
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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