Given name
Shillem
“recompense”·“retribution”
Shillem is used as a given name.
Original Hebrewשלום
Meaning & origin
What it means
As a biblical name, Shillem means “recompense” or “retribution.”
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Where it comes from
Shillem is a biblical name from Hebrew.
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How it developed
From the Hebrew verb shalem (שלם), “to be or make whole or complete.”
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In the Bible
In the Bible, the name Shillem appears in Genesis 46:24, Numbers 26:49.
- Genesis 46:24
- Numbers 26:49
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Shillem’s family of names
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 1
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
See also 23
Names our sources mention alongside this one. They are related in story or meaning, not forms of this name.
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- Shulammiteshares a root
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- Shelomishares a root
- Shelemiahshares a root
- Shalmaishares a root
- Shallunshares a root
- Salmoneshares a root
- Salamisshares a root
- Meshullamshares a root
- Meshillemothshares a root
- Meshillemithshares a root
- Meshelemiahshares a root
- Bishlamshares a root
- Abishalomshares a root
Similar names
If you love Shillem, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
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>99% boys
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“border guy” · “bony guy”
>99% boys
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“flowing wavy”
>99% boys