Shama

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Candle, flame
Scripts(How to write)
שָׁמָע(Ancient Hebrew)
شمعة (in Arabic)
Pronunciation
SHAY-mə(Biblical English)
shuh-MAH
Popularity
The name Shama is not very popular in the world.

cartoon of the name Shama
Cartoon of Shama

Shama Name meanings & History

Candle, flame. This name comes from שמע (shama'), meaning "to hear".In the Bible, Shama is one of David's warriors. He is the son of Hotham and the brother of Jeiel. Shama is only mentioned once in the Bible, in 1 Chronicles 11:44. The name Shama is commonly used in Arabic and Islamic cultures. It is also used by parents who are looking for a unique name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Shama: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Shama:

S: Sensuality,Security,Solidity,Status,Success,Sex,Social Standing

H: Hobnobbing,Haggle,Heart's Desire,Hope,Hyper

A: Argumentative,Assertive,Action,Aggressive,Ambitious,Angry

M: Mushy,Mother,Mommy,Memory,Maternal,Manipulative,Memorabilia

Shama is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Modern name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strong name

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