About Shamah
The surname Shamah is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "shamah," meaning "to hear" or "to listen." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had good hearing or was a good listener. The name may have been given to individuals who held positions as judges or arbitrators, emphasizing their ability to carefully listen and understand.
The surname Shamah is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shamah based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Shamah is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shamah in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shamah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.