name
Hiram
HEYE-ruhm
Hiram (name) means a male given name of Hebrew origin, borne by a biblical king of Tyre, and also the name of several small towns in the United States. Example: “Her great-uncle Hiram ran the general store for forty years.”
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A male given name of Hebrew origin, borne by a biblical king of Tyre, and also the name of several small towns in the United States.
"Her great-uncle Hiram ran the general store for forty years."
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Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew חִירָם (Ḥirám, "high-born"), possibly from Phoenician, or a shortened form of a name meaning "brother of the exalted."
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What does “Hiram” mean?
The word “Hiram” means a male given name of Hebrew origin, borne by a biblical king of Tyre, and also the name of several small towns in the United States.
How do you pronounce “Hiram”?
“Hiram” is pronounced HEYE-ruhm (/ˈhaɪɹəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hiram” in a sentence?
Here is “Hiram” used in a sentence: “Her great-uncle Hiram ran the general store for forty years.”
What part of speech is “Hiram”?
“Hiram” is a name.
Where does the word “Hiram” come from?
The word “Hiram” comes from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew חִירָם (Ḥirám, "high-born"), possibly from Phoenician, or a shortened form of a name meaning "brother of the exalted.".
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