Sam Ziwa

In Mandaeism, Sam Ziwa (Classical Mandaic: ࡎࡀࡌ ࡆࡉࡅࡀ) is an uthra (angel or guardian) from the World of Light. Sam Ziwa is considered to be the Mandaean equivalent of Shem.

Sam Ziwa
AbodeWorld of Light
Equivalents
Jewish equivalentShem

Sam is also a Mandaean masculine given name (see for example Abdullah bar Sam).

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