Hiram

American  

[hahy-ruhm] / ˈhaɪ rəm /

noun

1. (in the Bible) a king of Tyre in the 10th century b.c.

2. a male given name.

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Hiram British  

/ ˈhaɪərəm /

noun

1. 10th century _bc , king of Tyre, who supplied Solomon with materials and craftsmen for the building of the Temple (II Samuel 5:11; I Kings 5:1–18)

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Etymology

Origin of Hiram

Of uncertain meaning; perhaps from Hebrew Ḥīrām “high-born, exalted,” or from Phoenician Ḥīrām “benevolent brother,” or a shortening of Hebrew Aḥīrām “The brother (God) is exalted”

Example Sentences

Standing at the counter, talking to Hiram Yount, was Violet Rowan.

From Literature

Once Violet was gone, Hiram’s big voice boomed out across the store.

From Literature

I must have looked disappointed, because Hiram leaned across the counter, as far as his big belly would allow him, and in a low voice said, “But your pa did send off a letter to Colorado yesterday. Justin case, I guess.”

From Literature

But now that Rae Ellen, Orville, and Hiram were involved, it seemed plain foolish.

From Literature

Hiram used to keep the gas pumps open, but there wasn’t enough traffic to make it worth his while.

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