Ḥ-R-M

Ḥ-R-M (ح ر م) is the triconsonantal root of many Semitic words, and many of those words are used as names. The basic meaning expressed by the root translates as "forbidden". In Modern Hebrew, it is expressed as ח–ר–מ. In Arabic language, it is expressed as ح-ر-م.

Names

Masjid al-Haram — "The holy mosque" — the mosque surrounding the Kaaba
Bayt al-Haram — "The holy house" — the Kaaba
Muharram — "The holy month" — the first month of the Islamic calendar
Al-Haram ash-Sharif — "The greatly holy" — the Mosque in Jerusalem

Hebrew and Aramaic concepts

Herem or "Cherem", pl. "Hromim" (Hebrew) — "ban", a term with several applications
Hahrama (Hebrew) — Confiscation (civil law)

Arabic concepts

Mahram — "forbidden" — "no need to cover" (see sartorial hijab) or an unforbidden person within the family
Ihram — Hajj cloth, and the state of ritual consecration
Harem — "forbidden place" — woman part of house, forbidden for non-Mahram men
Halal and Haraam foods
Ḥarām — ritually impure
Ḥaram — sanctuary

Other

Haram el-Shawaf — pyramid complex

Notable Semitic roots (c.f. Wiktionary)

Ḥ-M-D Ḥ-R-M Ḥ-S-N K-B-D K-P-R K-T-B Q-D-Š R-Ḥ-M Š-L-M

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