Original Word: אֲחִיעָם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Achiam
Pronunciation: a-khee-am'
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-ee-awm')
Definition: Ahijah
Meaning: Achiam

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words אָח (ach, meaning "brother") and עַם (am, meaning "people" or "nation").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Achiam in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper name. However, the concept of brotherhood and community is echoed in Greek terms like ἀδελφός (adelphos, meaning "brother").

Usage: The name Achiam means "brother of the people" or "my brother is a kinsman." It is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, signifying familial or communal connection.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names often held significant meaning and were reflective of familial ties, social status, or divine attributes. The name Achiam, with its emphasis on brotherhood and community, would have been a reminder of the importance of kinship and unity within the Israelite tribes. Names were often given with the hope or prayer that the individual would embody the characteristics or blessings associated with the name.

Word Origin
from ach and em
Definition
"brother of mother," one of David's men
NASB Translation
Ahiam (2).

אֲחִיאָם proper name, masculine one of David's heroes 2 Samuel 23:33; 1 Chronicles 11:35.

Ahiam

From 'ach and 'em; brother of the mother (i.e. Uncle); Achiam, an Israelite -- Ahiam.

see HEBREW 'ach

see HEBREW 'em

אֲחִיאָ֥ם אֲחִיאָ֧ם אחיאם ’ă·ḥî·’ām ’ăḥî’ām achiAmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts