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Yahweh

ˈjɑː.weɪ
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

gods
Hebrew Bible figures
religion
supreme gods
U2 songs
uncertain etymology
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
58/100
classic120%
mature120%
formal100%
upper class80%
wholesome80%
strong120%
refined80%
strange120%
complex65%
serious100%

Meaning & Etymology

Yahweh is a name of the Hebrew God, represented in Hebrew by the Tetragrammaton יהוה (Yod Heh Vav Heh), transliterated into Roman script as Y H W H. The name is believed to derive from the Hebrew root הָוָה (hawa), meaning 'to be, to exist, to become.' Due to religious taboos, the name was only written and never spoken, leading to the loss of its original pronunciation. Yahweh was venerated in ancient Israel and Judah, with origins possibly linked to regions such as Seir, Edom, Paran, and Teman....

Etymology

Original Form:

יהוה (Yod Heh Vav Heh)

Evolution:

The name Yahweh likely evolved from the Hebrew root הָוָה (hawa), meaning 'to be, to exist, to become.' Over time, its pronunciation was lost due to religious prohibitions against speaking the name.

Source:

Hebrew language and ancient Semitic religious practices.

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