Hashem

Hashem (Hebrew: הַשֵּׁם⁩ haššēm, literally "the name"; often abbreviated to ה׳ [h′]) is a title used in Judaism to refer to God. It is also a given name and surname in Arabic, meaning "Breaker".

Religious usage

  • In Judaism, HaShem (lit. 'the Name') is employed to refer to God when not in prayer, in which the term Adonai ("my master") is used.

People with the given name

People with the surname

Tribes with the given name

See also

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