הללויה
Hebrew
Alternative forms
Etymology
| Root |
|---|
| ה־ל־ל (h-l-l) |
From הַלְּלוּ (hal'lú, “praise”) + יָהּ (yah, “God”).
Phrase
הַלְּלוּיָהּ • (hal'luyáh)
- Praise God
Usage notes
- Observant Jews, outside of prayer, may prefer to write and say הַלְּלוּקָהּ (hal'lúkah), so as not to abuse the name of God.
Descendants
- English: hallelujah
- Irish: aililiú