# \*šitim-: 'heaven'

> Proto-Semitic *šitim-, 'heaven': reflexes in 3 language(s).

A page of the Linear A Lexicon's research wiki, in [Wiki](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/index.md>) › [Kaphtor Semitic Roots](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/index.md>) › [š](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-25.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*šitim- |
| Meaning | 'heaven' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline 815 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehri | háytəm (ML 161 apud SEDonline 815) | ML 161; SEDonline 815 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | šútum (JL 264 apud SEDonline 815) | JL 264; SEDonline 815 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | íˀitin (LS 78; CSOL I 479 apud SEDonline 815) | LS 78; SEDonline 815 | gloss withheld |

A form keeps its source's gloss only when the source is public domain or openly licensed.

## Notes

Proto-MSA \*šitim- 'heaven' (SEDonline 815). Cf. 895 \*šamay- 'sky'.

## Linked from

- [š](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/index.md>)

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