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Aram
highness, magnificence, one that deceives; curse
אֲרָם a.ram
Aram (Hebrew: אֲרָם, a.ram) means “highness, magnificence, one that deceives; curse”, by traditional interpretation. Three men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a foreigner. In 2025 it was given to 91 children in the United States. Use is rising. Around 3,365 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Ahi in 1 Chronicles 7.
Which Aram?
Three men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Aram
son of Abraham's; son of Kemuel
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Aram
son of Shem
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Aram
descendant of Asher
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 7 across 3 books
- Bearers
- 3 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 91 | Rising |
| All-time total | 3,365 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 111 in 2024 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 10:22 |
| Last appears | Hosea 12:12 |
| Cross-references | 97 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Lud attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Shem.
- Arpachshad attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Shem.
- Asshur attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Shem.
- Elam attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Shem.
- Uz co-occurrence Appears with Uz in Genesis 10.
- Asshur co-occurrence Appears with Asshur in Genesis 10.
- Mash co-occurrence Appears with Mash in Genesis 10.
- Gether co-occurrence Appears with Gether in Genesis 10.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.34;
son of: Shomer (H7763H);
brother of: Ahi (H0277H), Rohgah (H7303) and Jehubbah (H3160)
§ Aram or Arameans = "exalted"
1) Aram or Syrian nation
2) the Syrian or Aramean people
Aram = "exalted"
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3) fifth son of Shem
4) a grandson of Nahor
5) a descendant of Asher
Aram was a descendant of Asher, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher.
The biblical story
Aram is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher, found in 1 Chronicles 7. He is listed as the son of Shemer, who was a descendant of Asher through his son Beriah. The genealogy provides a record of the families and clans within the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Apart from this mention in the genealogical list, no further information is given about Aram, son of Shemer, in the biblical text.
Key verses
Aram appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.
1 Chronicles 7:34
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 7:34