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Sheba.

A former kingdom in the Red Sea region. An ancient kingdom in Arabia or possibly in Africa. Frequently equated with ancient Saba.

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name/ˈʃiːbə/
  1. A former kingdom in the Red Sea region. An ancient kingdom in Arabia or possibly in Africa. Frequently equated with ancient Saba.

  2. A male given name from Hebrew.

  3. The 34th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Where this word comes from

From Biblical Hebrew שְׁבָא (Šəḇāʾ).

noun/ˈʃiːbə/
  1. A flapper (daring young woman of the Jazz Age).

    dated · slang
Where this word comes from

From Biblical Hebrew שְׁבָא (Šəḇāʾ).

name/ˈʃiːbə/
  1. A female given name from Hebrew.

Where this word comes from

Short form of Bathsheba.

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