Shem

"Shem" is a term with different meanings in different contexts: 1. In the Bible: Shem is one of the sons of Noah. He is most commonly known as the ancestor of the Semitic peoples (including the Jews and Arabs) as per the biblical account. 2. In Hebrew: The term "Shem" translates to "name" in English. 3. In Irish slang: "Shem" is often used as a short form of the term "shame". For example, "That's a shem" would mean "That's a shame". Please provide more context if you're referring to a different "Shem".