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

That’s when District Board Vice President Hiram Jackson slammed his gavel to stop the meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

The officer, Hiram Kimathi, says he hasn’t been paid for two months and suspects he has been suspended, but hasn’t received formal communication.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 9, 2025

The visitors had won four and drawn two of their previous six games but were simply blown away, Hiram Boateng scoring a hat-trick in the highest-scoring Football League game since 2011.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

Initially, Seattle Mayor Hiram Gill denied responsibility, blaming the flooding on natural causes.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024

“Just you remember who you are, Hiram Hillburn, and be sure you do what is right no matter what And help your grampa as much as you can. You’re not there on vacation anymore.”

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe