Hiram

American  

[hahy-ruhm] / ˈhaɪ rəm /

noun

1. (in the Bible) a king of Tyre in the 10th century b.c.

2. a male given name.

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Hiram British  

/ ˈhaɪərəm /

noun

1. 10th century _bc , king of Tyre, who supplied Solomon with materials and craftsmen for the building of the Temple (II Samuel 5:11; I Kings 5:1–18)

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Etymology

Origin of Hiram

Of uncertain meaning; perhaps from Hebrew Ḥīrām “high-born, exalted,” or from Phoenician Ḥīrām “benevolent brother,” or a shortening of Hebrew Aḥīrām “The brother (God) is exalted”

Example Sentences

That’s when District Board Vice President Hiram Jackson slammed his gavel to stop the meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

The officer, Hiram Kimathi, says he hasn’t been paid for two months and suspects he has been suspended, but hasn’t received formal communication.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 9, 2025

Buffalo artist Valeria Cray and her son Hiram Cray, a faculty member at the State University of New York Corning Community College, created a sculpture called “Unity for the Honor Space” for the memorial.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

Hiram Boateng's set-piece is swung in and causes an almighty scramble in the Colchester box.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2024

Sheriff Smith cleared his throat “I thank you, Hiram, for your help in this case. One more question: How long are you planning on staying in Greenwood?”

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe