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Aram

A-ruhm

Aram (name) means an ancient region roughly corresponding to modern Syria, home to the Aramean people, mentioned repeatedly in the Bible. Example: “The Bible describes Aram as the homeland of several patriarchs' relatives.”

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An ancient region roughly corresponding to modern Syria, home to the Aramean people, mentioned repeatedly in the Bible.

"The Bible describes Aram as the homeland of several patriarchs' relatives."

How to use Aram

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In plain EnglishA historical region in the ancient Near East, the homeland of the Arameans.

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Etymology

From Latin Aram, from Biblical Hebrew aram.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Aram

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Aram” mean?

The word “Aram” means an ancient region roughly corresponding to modern Syria, home to the Aramean people, mentioned repeatedly in the Bible. In plain terms, a historical region in the ancient Near East, the homeland of the Arameans.

How do you pronounce “Aram”?

“Aram” is pronounced A-ruhm (/ˈæɹ.əm/ in IPA).

How do you use “Aram” in a sentence?

Here is “Aram” used in a sentence: “The Bible describes Aram as the homeland of several patriarchs' relatives.”

What part of speech is “Aram”?

“Aram” is a name.

Where does the word “Aram” come from?

The word “Aram” comes from Latin. From Latin Aram, from Biblical Hebrew aram.