Elam

Hebrew

"distant"

Elam Origin and Meaning

The name Elam is a boy's name meaning "distant".

Elam is the name of no fewer than eight Old Testament figures. The most notable was a grandson of Noah whose followers were dubbed the Elamites. Elam is commonly used in Amish communities today.

Elam Rank in US Top 1000

# 762 in the US

Elam Popularity

• 1509 Nameberry 2020
• 690 Unique 2021
• 877 Future 2028

20 Names Similar to Elam

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Famous People Named Elam

• Elam son of Shem, son of Noah (1 Chr. 1:17)
• Elam descendant of patriarch Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:24)
• Elam ancestor to some who returned to Judah with Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 7:12)
• Elam another ancestor of captives who returned to Judah with Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 7:34)
• Elam son of Meshelemiah, a Korhite (1 Chr. 26:3)

Elam in Pop Culture

• Kingdom of Elam (Isaiah 21:1)
• "The kings of Elam" (Jeremiah 25:25)