Strong’s H1990

הָם

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Ham

Pronunciation

hahm

Definition

Ham

Meaning

Ham

Usage

In the Bible, Ham is primarily known as one of the sons of Noah. He is often associated with the regions and peoples that descended from him, including the Egyptians, Canaanites, and other African and Near Eastern groups. The name "Ham" is traditionally understood to mean "hot" or "warm," possibly reflecting the climate of the regions his descendants inhabited.

Bible references

Genesis 14:5