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Shem

The name Shem peaked for girls at #9096 in 1970. Shem is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Shem is a boy's name of Hebrew, Yiddish origin meaning "name".

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This down-to-earth Bible name is surprisingly little-used, considering the popularity of other Old Testament names. Shem was Noah's eldest son, and is the origin of the term Semitic (as in the language family).
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By contrast, the Dutch form Sem is a Top 10 name in the Netherlands.

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The name Shem peaked for boys at #2104 in 1976. Shem is occasionally used for girls in 1970.

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