יה
Hebrew
Pronunciation
- (Biblical Hebrew) IPA(key): /jaːh/
- (Modern Israeli Hebrew) IPA(key): /ja(h)/
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
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