Shammah

Shammah Meaning & Origin

About Shammah
The name "Shammah" is of Hebrew origin and has a biblical significance. It means "desolation" or "astonishment." In the Bible, Shammah is mentioned as one of King David's mighty men, known for his bravery and unwavering commitment to defending his land. The name carries connotations of strength, resilience, and the ability to stand firm in the face of adversity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Shammah is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 57.45% and females 42.55%, based on recent birth statistics.

Shammah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XM
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/shammah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shammah in Braille

Here's how to represent Shammah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shammah in braille

How to Spell the Name Shammah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shammah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shammah in sign language

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