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Sheba
SHEE-buh
Sheba (name) means an ancient kingdom mentioned in the Bible and Quran, famous for its wealthy queen. Example: “Legend says the Queen of Sheba brought gold and spices to King Solomon.”
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An ancient kingdom mentioned in the Bible and Quran, famous for its wealthy queen.
"Legend says the Queen of Sheba brought gold and spices to King Solomon."
How to use Sheba
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historic and legendary kingdom, remembered mainly through the story of its queen visiting King Solomon.
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the Queen of Sheba
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Etymology
From the Biblical Hebrew name Šəḇāʾ.
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What does “Sheba” mean?
The word “Sheba” means an ancient kingdom mentioned in the Bible and Quran, famous for its wealthy queen. In plain terms, a historic and legendary kingdom, remembered mainly through the story of its queen visiting King Solomon.
How do you pronounce “Sheba”?
“Sheba” is pronounced SHEE-buh (/ˈʃiːbə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sheba” in a sentence?
Here is “Sheba” used in a sentence: “Legend says the Queen of Sheba brought gold and spices to King Solomon.”
What part of speech is “Sheba”?
“Sheba” is a name.
Where does the word “Sheba” come from?
The word “Sheba” comes from Hebrew. From the Biblical Hebrew name Šəḇāʾ.
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