Š-L-M
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Shin-Lamedh-Mem is a triconsonantal root of many Semitic words (many of which are used as names). The root meaning translates to "whole, safe, intact, unharmed, to go free, without blemish". Its earliest known form is in the name of Shalim, the ancient god of dusk of Ugarit. Derived from this are meanings of "to be safe, secure, at peace", hence "well-being, health" and passively "to be secured, pacified, submitted".
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It is catalogued under the topic Triconsonantal roots.
Its subject is documented across 6 Wikipedia language editions.
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Encyclopedic overview
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- East Semitic
- Northwest Semitic
- South Semitic
- Given names
- Arabic
- Arabic ''Islām''
- Given names
- See also
- References
Shin-Lamedh-Mem is a triconsonantal root of many Semitic words (many of which are used as names). The root meaning translates to "whole, safe, intact, unharmed, to go free, without blemish". Its earliest known form is in the name of Shalim, the ancient god of dusk of Ugarit. Derived from this are meanings of "to be safe, secure, at peace", hence "well-being, health" and passively "to be secured, pacified, submitted". Central Semitic Š-L-M , S-L-M
, Š-L-M Canaanite: Š-L-M (cf. Shalem) Hebrew: , Š-L-M (Paleo-Hebrew 𐤔-𐤋-𐤌; Samaritan Hebrew ࠔ-ࠋ-ࠌ) East Semitic S-L-M South Semitic "S-L-M" , S-L-M
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