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جرهم

Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

This root primarily refers to a specific ancient Yemeni tribe, with whom Ishmael is said to have married. It also extends to descriptions of lions, large camels, and a person who is resolute or firm in their affairs.

Derived headwords

جُرْهُمname
  1. 1.
    tribeclassical

    A specific ancient Arab tribe from Yemen.

جُرْهَامnoun
  1. 1.
    lionclassical

    A term for a lion.

جُرْهَامnoun
  1. 1.
    large camelclassical

    A large, imposing camel.

جُرْهَامadjective
  1. 1.
    majesticclassical

    Referring to the splendor or magnificence of a camel.

جَرْهَامadjective
  1. 1.
    resoluteclassical

    A man who is firm and decisive in his affairs.

مُجَرْهِمadjective
  1. 1.
    resoluteclassical

    A man who is firm and decisive in his affairs.

Parallel reading

حي من اليمن، تزوج فيهم إسماعيل عليه السلام
A tribe from Yemen, in whom Ishmael, peace be upon him, married.
الأسد
The lion.
الضخم من الإبل
The large one of the camels.
بهاء
Splendor.
ورجل جرهام ومجرهم، بكسر الهاء: حاد في أمره
And a man Jarham and Mujarhim, with a kasra on the ha: is sharp in his affair.