Shammai: meaning of the Hebrew name
שַׁמַּאי
Pronounced shah-MAI
- Boy
- Aramaic
Meaning of Shammai
The name of Shammai the Elder, one of the great sages of Israel in the Second Temple period and the famous counterpart of Hillel in their debates.
Shammai in Hebrew
Shammai is written שמאי in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁמַּאי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- מMem
- אAlef
- יYod
Gematria value: 351 (Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Alef 1 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginAramaic
- MeaningShammai the Elder
- Pronunciationshah-MAI
- Hebrewשמאי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Shammai 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 Shammai
What does the name Shammai mean?
The name of Shammai the Elder, one of the great sages of Israel in the Second Temple period and the famous counterpart of Hillel in their debates.
How do you pronounce Shammai?
Shammai is pronounced shah-MAI in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shammai in Hebrew?
Shammai is written שמאי in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁמַּאי).
What is the gematria of Shammai?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שמאי adds up to 351 (Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Alef 1 + Yod 10).
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