Eilam: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֵילָם
Pronounced ay-LAM
Meaning of Eilam
Eilam was the firstborn son of Shem, son of Noah, and also the name of an ancient kingdom east of Babylon. Some connect it to alumim, youth and freshness.
The sons of Shem: Elam, and Asshur, and Arpachshad, and Lud, and Aram.
בְּנֵי שֵׁם עֵילָם וְאַשּׁוּר וְאַרְפַּכְשַׁד וְלוּד וַאֲרָם׃
Eilam in Hebrew
Eilam is written עילם in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֵילָם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- יYod
- לLamed
- מMem
Gematria value: 150 (Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningyouthfulness
- Pronunciationay-LAM
- Hebrewעילם
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Eilam was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Eilam
What does the name Eilam mean?
Eilam was the firstborn son of Shem, son of Noah, and also the name of an ancient kingdom east of Babylon. Some connect it to alumim, youth and freshness.
How do you pronounce Eilam?
Eilam is pronounced ay-LAM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Eilam in Hebrew?
Eilam is written עילם in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֵילָם).
Is Eilam a biblical name?
Yes. Eilam appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 10:22.
What is the gematria of Eilam?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עילם adds up to 150 (Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Mem 40).
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