Kāha

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Maori

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Etymology

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Phono-semantic matching of English Gaza, influenced by native Maori kaha (strong, courageous) reflecting the resilience of the Gazans in facing the Israeli occupation.

Proper noun

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Kāha

  1. Gaza (a region of Palestine)
  2. Gaza City (a city in the Gaza Strip, Palestine)