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Shem

Meaning

Means "name" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Shem is one of Noah's three sons (along with Japheth a

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Name Personality

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Famous People Named Shem

Shem Ochuodho

Shem Ochuodho is a Kenyan politician.

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Shem Delaney

Shem Delaney is an Irish retired hurler who played as a right corner-back for the Kilkenny senior team.

Shem Bageine

Shem Bajura Bageine is a Ugandan politician.

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Shem Tov ben Abraham ibn Gaon

Shem Tov ben Abraham ibn Gaon (1283 – c.

Shem Mishmuel

Shem Mishmuel () is a nine-volume collection of homiletical teachings on the Torah and Jewish holidays delivered by Rabbi Shmuel Bornsztain, the second Sochatchover Rebbe, between the years.

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Shem in Other Languages

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