Shemaya: meaning of the Hebrew name
שְׁמַעְיָה
Pronounced shma-YAH
Meaning of Shemaya
Shemaya means God has heard, a prayer that was answered. In the Bible, Shemaiah the man of God was a prophet in the days of King Rehoboam.
But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying:
וַיְהִי דְּבַר הָאֱלֹהִים אֶל־שְׁמַעְיָה אִישׁ־הָאֱלֹהִים לֵאמֹר׃
Shemaya in Hebrew
Shemaya is written שמעיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שְׁמַעְיָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- מMem
- עAyin
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 425 (Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod has heard
- Pronunciationshma-YAH
- Hebrewשמעיה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Shemaya 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 Shemaya
What does the name Shemaya mean?
Shemaya means God has heard, a prayer that was answered. In the Bible, Shemaiah the man of God was a prophet in the days of King Rehoboam.
How do you pronounce Shemaya?
Shemaya is pronounced shma-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shemaya in Hebrew?
Shemaya is written שמעיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שְׁמַעְיָה).
Is Shemaya a biblical name?
Yes. Shemaya appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Kings 12:22.
What is the gematria of Shemaya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שמעיה adds up to 425 (Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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