Leshem: meaning of the Hebrew name
לֶשֶׁם
Pronounced LEH-shem
Meaning of Leshem
Leshem is a gemstone from the high priest's breastplate, the first stone in its third row. It is also the name of a biblical city in the territory of the tribe of Dan.
and the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;
וְהַטּוּר הַשְּׁלִישִׁי לֶשֶׁם שְׁבוֹ וְאַחְלָמָה׃
Leshem in Hebrew
Leshem is written לשם in Hebrew (with vowel points: לֶשֶׁם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- שShin
- מMem
Gematria value: 370 (Lamed 30 + Shin 300 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninga precious gemstone
- PronunciationLEH-shem
- Hebrewלשם
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Leshem 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 Leshem
What does the name Leshem mean?
Leshem is a gemstone from the high priest's breastplate, the first stone in its third row. It is also the name of a biblical city in the territory of the tribe of Dan.
How do you pronounce Leshem?
Leshem is pronounced LEH-shem in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Leshem in Hebrew?
Leshem is written לשם in Hebrew (with vowel points: לֶשֶׁם).
Is Leshem a biblical name?
Yes. Leshem appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 28:19.
What is the gematria of Leshem?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling לשם adds up to 370 (Lamed 30 + Shin 300 + Mem 40).
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