Meshulam: meaning of the Hebrew name
מְשֻׁלָּם
Pronounced meh-shoo-LAHM
Meaning of Meshulam
Meshulam comes from shlemut, wholeness: one who is at peace with his path. The name is common in the Bible in the days of the return to Zion, including Meshullam son of Berechiah, one of the builders of Jerusalem's wall.
And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.
וְעַל־יָדָם הֶחֱזִיק מְרֵמוֹת בֶּן־אוּרִיָּה בֶּן־הַקּוֹץ וְעַל־יָדָם הֶחֱזִיק מְשֻׁלָּם בֶּן־בֶּרֶכְיָה בֶּן־מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל וְעַל־יָדָם הֶחֱזִיק צָדוֹק בֶּן־בַּעֲנָא׃
Meshulam in Hebrew
Meshulam is written משולם in Hebrew (with vowel points: מְשֻׁלָּם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- שShin
- וVav
- לLamed
- מMem
Gematria value: 416 (Mem 40 + Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Lamed 30 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningcomplete
- Pronunciationmeh-shoo-LAHM
- Hebrewמשולם
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Meshulam 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 Meshulam
What does the name Meshulam mean?
Meshulam comes from shlemut, wholeness: one who is at peace with his path. The name is common in the Bible in the days of the return to Zion, including Meshullam son of Berechiah, one of the builders of Jerusalem's wall.
How do you pronounce Meshulam?
Meshulam is pronounced meh-shoo-LAHM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Meshulam in Hebrew?
Meshulam is written משולם in Hebrew (with vowel points: מְשֻׁלָּם).
Is Meshulam a biblical name?
Yes. Meshulam appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Nehemiah 3:4.
What is the gematria of Meshulam?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling משולם adds up to 416 (Mem 40 + Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Lamed 30 + Mem 40).
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