What is the meaning of Shemay?

Shemay (also Shemai) was an ancient Egyptian official and later vizier toward the end of the 8th Dynasty (22nd century BCE) during the First Intermediate Period, mainly known for being the beneficiary of most of the Coptos Decrees.

What does the name Carlston mean?

The surname Carlston is derived from the Germanic personal name Carl, which means man. This name was very popular in Sweden, where it was the name of several kings, including the current monarch, King Carl XVI Gustaf. The suffix -sson and its variants are translatable as son of.

What does the name Shemaiah mean in Hebrew?

The name Shemaiah consists of two elements, the final one being יה (Yah) = יהו (Yahu) = יו (Yu), which in turn are abbreviated forms of the Tetragrammaton יהוה, YHWH, or Yahweh. The verb שמע ( shama’) means to hear and may also mean to understand or obey.

What is the meaning of the name Shenay?

Shenay Name Meanings. What Does My Name Mean? You are spiritually intense and can sting or charm. Your name brings love and new starts into life and attracts money. In business, you are the creator and promoter of original ideas and usually enjoy considerable financial success.You have an eventful, exciting life.

What is the difference between Shama and Shema?

The verb שמע ( shama’) means to hear and may also mean to understand or obey. Noun שמע ( shema’) means sound. Nouns שמע ( shoma’) and שמועה ( shemu’a) mean tidings, report or mentions. Noun השמעות ( hashma’ut) describes that which is caused to be heard. Noun משמע ( mishma’) means rumor or a thing heard.

Are Shemaiah and Nehemiah the same person?

These two Shemaiahs could very well be the same (Second Chronicles, which reports the genealogy of Solomon down to the grand- or great-grandchildren of Shemaiah, was probably written quite late) but Nehemiah doesn’t explicitly mention this Shemaiah’s royal descent, and that creates credible dubiosity to the notion.