Shemaiah is a name with deep biblical roots, meaning "heard by Yahweh" or "that hears or obeys the Lord." It is derived from the Hebrew verb שמע (shama'), meaning to hear, and the shortened name of the Lord, יה (yah). The name is significant in the Bible, appearing in various contexts including as a prophet in the reign of Rehoboam and as a Levite involved in the repair of the wall in Jerusalem. Over time, the use of this name has remained largely associated with religious and cultural contexts, reflecting its original biblical significance.
