Hiram

[ hahy-ruhm ]

noun

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

Hiram

/ ˈhaɪərəm /

noun

1. Hiram10th century bc10th century bcMTyrianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hiram¹

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

Two factors made Hiram Revels especially interesting to the Washington establishment.

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And then Hiram Fong and [S.I] Hayakawa, representing Hawaii and California.

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She cannot withdraw charges, like the alleged victim of New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate.

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Fortunately I never gave away Uncle Hiram's shooting-togs, and he was quite your height and figure.

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Strachan stalked to the prison and glancing over the prisoners called out, "Hiram Smith."

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He settled himself more deeply in Hiram Otis's old chair and looked up at Isabel.

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In the days of Solomon and Hiram of Tyre these mountains were probably covered with cedar forests.

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If Hiram's anythin' like him I don't blame Lucy for battin' him about as she does.

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