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Maachah

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Origin

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מַעֲכָהAncient Hebrew
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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

Related Names

Ma'akha

Other Languages & Cultures

Ma'achah

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