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UnisexHebrew

Shammah

SHAH-mah

Popularity

#11955

rising

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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Gender Split

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Shammah (Biblical Figure)

    One of David's mighty warriors in the Bible

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Personality Traits

StrongLoyalBraveResilient

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