Shoham: meaning of the Hebrew name
שׁוֹהַם
Pronounced SHO-ham
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #101 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Shoham
Shoham is a precious gemstone, one of the stones set in the breastplate of the High Priest, and already mentioned in the Book of Genesis. It is used for both boys and girls.
Shoham in Hebrew
Shoham is written שוהם in Hebrew (with vowel points: שׁוֹהַם). Other spellings: שהם. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- וVav
- הHe
- מMem
Gematria value: 351 (Shin 300 + Vav 6 + He 5 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningonyx
- PronunciationSHO-ham
- Hebrewשוהם
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsשהם
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Shoham ranked #101 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (165 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #96, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 101 | 165 |
| 2023 | 96 | 176 |
| 2022 | 104 | 159 |
| 2021 | 112 | 155 |
| 2020 | 97 | 171 |
| 2019 | 112 | 143 |
| 2018 | 108 | 164 |
| 2017 | 110 | 158 |
| 2016 | 104 | 164 |
| 2015 | 117 | 132 |
| 2014 | 102 | 164 |
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 Shoham
What does the name Shoham mean?
Shoham is a precious gemstone, one of the stones set in the breastplate of the High Priest, and already mentioned in the Book of Genesis. It is used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Shoham?
Shoham is pronounced SHO-ham in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shoham in Hebrew?
Shoham is written שוהם in Hebrew (with vowel points: שׁוֹהַם). Other spellings: שהם.
How popular is the name Shoham in Israel?
In 2024, Shoham ranked #101 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (165 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #96, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shoham?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שוהם adds up to 351 (Shin 300 + Vav 6 + He 5 + Mem 40).
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