# \*šVmVy/w-: 'call, give name'

> Proto-Semitic *šVmVy/w-, 'call, give name': reflexes in 6 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 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*šVmVy/w- |
| Meaning | 'call, give name' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 563 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | smy/w \[-u-\] |  |  |
| Mehri | hmō |  |  |
| Harsusi | hēm |  |  |
| Epigraphic South Arabian | Sab smy (Biella 337; Sabaweb lemma 2142) | Biella 337; Sabaweb lemma 2142 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | samaya (LGz. 504) | LGz. 504 |  |
| Tigre | säma (LGz. 504) | LGz. 504 |  |

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

## Linked from

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

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Cite as: di Mino, Tom. 2026. Linear A Lexicon. Plasma AI. https://linear-a.ai/. Data: kaphtor, commit add28e94.