Definition/Meaning of Shem
- English - Proper noun: Shem ( biblical ) The oldest son of Noah , brother to Ham and Japheth . A male given name of biblical origin . Quotations 1611 , Bible (Authorized, or King James , Version), Genesis 9:18 And the sons of Noah , that went forth of the ark , were Shem , and Ham , and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan . Related terms Semite Semitic Translations
- English - Etymology: From Ancient Greek Σημ ( SÄm ), from Hebrew ×©× ( Å Äm ).
- English - Anagrams: hems mesh