יה
Hebrew
Pronunciation
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Etymology 1
Contracted form of יהוה (“YHWH, Yahweh, Jehovah”).
Proper noun
יָהּ • (Yah)
- Jah, one of the names of God and a common theophoric element in Hebrew names.
Usage notes
- Observant Jews, outside of prayer, may prefer to write and say קָהּ (kah), so as not to abuse the name of God.
References
Etymology 2
Noun
יה • (15) m