Unisex Name
Maachah
Overview
Gender
feminine & masculine
Origin
Writing Systems
מַעֲכָהAncient Hebrew
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
45/100
Meaning & Etymology
Maacah, also spelled Maakah, is a non-gender-specific personal name of Hebrew origin, meaning "crushed." It appears in various versions of the Old Testament and is used to refer to several biblical figures, including descendants of Abraham, wives of notable figures, and a king of Gath. The name is also associated with the Aramean kingdom of Aram-Maʿaka.
Etymology
Original Form:
מַעֲכָה (Maʿăḵā)
Evolution:
The name has been transliterated into various forms, including Maacha in the Codex Alexandrinus and Maachah in the King James Version.
Source:
Hebrew Bible