Shammah
SHAH-mah
Popularity
#11955
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
105
Peak Year
#15 in 2017
First Recorded
1978
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
In Hebrew, Shammah means 'desolate' or 'astonishment.' It also appears as a place name in the Bible.
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The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
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Shammah (Biblical Figure)
One of David's mighty warriors in the Bible
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