The baby name Leshem is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɛʃəm/ (LEH-shem).
Leshem is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Leshem is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɛʃəm/ (LEH-shem).
Leshem is Hebrew in Origin.
Leshem is a Hebrew name (Lešem, לֶשֶׁם) with roots in the Hebrew Bible. As a noun, it names one of the twelve gemstones set in the High Priest’s breastpiece (Exodus 28; 39). Its precise mineral is debated, but it is most often identified with jacinth/hyacinth (an orange zircon) and rendered “ligure” in some older translations. The word also appears as a Canaanite place-name captured by the tribe of Dan and subsequently renamed Dan (Joshua 19:47), adding a geographic-biblical layer to its heritage.
In modern usage, Leshem functions as a rare Israeli given name and is also found as a Jewish surname. It reads as largely unisex, in line with contemporary Hebrew nature and gemstone names. Variant transliterations include Leshem and the academic Lešem; related thematic cognates in Hebrew include Odem, Sapir, and Shoham. The name conveys radiance, preciousness, and sacred association.
Leshem is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 25 recorded uses, spread over 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #545 | 3 | 10,981 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #608 | 10 | 11,648 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #622 | 4 | 10,983 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Leshem is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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