In the bible, Iram is the name of the chief of Edom (GEN 36:43). Meaning of the name: the effusion of them; a high heap. Related names are: Magdiel,
Edom, and
Esau. The translations of Iram in 7 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
ichthys
below, from
Irem in Spanish to
Irem in Turkish!
Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites. (GEN 36:43)
Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the dukes of Edom. (1CH 1:54)