A Hebrew name that appears in the Bible as one of David warriors, Shama means "to hear" or "to listen", linking it to understanding and obedience too. An unexpected way to the nickname Shay perhaps, Shama coincides with the feminine Hindi and Arabic name, Shama, meaning "candle".



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Shama

A simple name with a bright and shining mean, Shama is a Hindi name, ultimately derived from the Arabic <em>sham</em> meaning "candle". It coincides with a Hebrew masculine name that appears in the Bible.

Shama

Shama Origin and Meaning