"And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David."
Biblical Name · Hebrew/Phoenician Origin
Hiram Meaning in the Bible
Hiram
boy
Hiram means "Exalted brother; Noble", a boy's name of Hebrew/Phoenician origin. Hiram appears in the King James Bible, and 1 Kings 5:1 is the passage most often tied to it. Hiram shows that God enlists unlikely allies for His purposes — even pagan kings contribute to building God's house when they honor His people.
Is Hiram in the Bible?
Yes — Hiram appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Kings 5:1.
Pronunciation:/HY-rum/
OriginHebrew/Phoenician
MeaningExalted brother; Noble
What does Hiram mean?
Hiram is a boy name of Hebrew/Phoenician origin meaning "Exalted brother; Noble". King Hiram of Tyre was Solomon's ally who provided cedar wood, gold, and skilled craftsmen for building the temple. Their partnership shows that God uses even those outside the covenant community to accomplish His purposes.
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What does Hiram mean in the Bible?
Hiram means "Exalted brother; Noble" and is a name of Hebrew/Phoenician origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
King Hiram of Tyre was Solomon's ally who provided cedar wood, gold, and skilled craftsmen for building the temple. Their partnership shows that God uses even those outside the covenant community to accomplish His purposes. Hiram honored God by contributing to His house.
Where does Hiram appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Hiram is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with 1 Kings 5:1. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Now Hiram the king of Tyre had furnished Solomon with cedar trees and fir trees, and with gold, according to all his desire."
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Which books of the Bible mention Hiram?
Hiram is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hiram?
Hiram shows that God enlists unlikely allies for His purposes — even pagan kings contribute to building God's house when they honor His people.
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Hiram name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Hiram appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Kings 5:1.
Hiram means "Exalted brother; Noble." It is a Hebrew/Phoenician name. The King James Bible uses it in 1 Kings 5:1, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew/Phoenician. Hiram comes into English from Hebrew/Phoenician and carries the sense "Exalted brother; Noble." It appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Kings 5:1.
Common questions about the name Hiram
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hiram?
You can read every verse where Hiram appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.