Shamir: meaning of the Hebrew name
שָׁמִיר
Pronounced shah-MEER
Meaning of Shamir
Shamir is a stone harder than any rock, mentioned in the prophets, and in legend a wondrous creature that cut the stones of the Temple. It is also the name of a Levite in the Bible.
The sons of Uzziel, Micah; of the sons of Micah, Shamir.
בְּנֵי עֻזִּיאֵל מִיכָה לִבְנֵי מִיכָה (שמור) [שָׁמִיר]׃
Shamir in Hebrew
Shamir is written שמיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׁמִיר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- מMem
- יYod
- רResh
Gematria value: 550 (Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninghard stone
- Pronunciationshah-MEER
- Hebrewשמיר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Shamir 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 Shamir
What does the name Shamir mean?
Shamir is a stone harder than any rock, mentioned in the prophets, and in legend a wondrous creature that cut the stones of the Temple. It is also the name of a Levite in the Bible.
How do you pronounce Shamir?
Shamir is pronounced shah-MEER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shamir in Hebrew?
Shamir is written שמיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׁמִיר).
Is Shamir a biblical name?
Yes. Shamir appears in the Hebrew Bible, in I Chronicles 24:24.
What is the gematria of Shamir?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שמיר adds up to 550 (Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Resh 200).
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