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Haman
HAY-muhn
Haman (name) means a biblical figure, the Persian vizier in the Book of Esther who plotted to destroy the Jews of ancient Persia. Example: “Haman is remembered as the villain of the Purim story.”
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A biblical figure, the Persian vizier in the Book of Esther who plotted to destroy the Jews of ancient Persia.
"Haman is remembered as the villain of the Purim story."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew הָמָן (hāmān).
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What does “Haman” mean?
The word “Haman” means a biblical figure, the Persian vizier in the Book of Esther who plotted to destroy the Jews of ancient Persia.
How do you pronounce “Haman”?
“Haman” is pronounced HAY-muhn (/ˈheɪ.mən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Haman” in a sentence?
Here is “Haman” used in a sentence: “Haman is remembered as the villain of the Purim story.”
What part of speech is “Haman”?
“Haman” is a name.
Where does the word “Haman” come from?
The word “Haman” comes from Hebrew. Borrowed from Hebrew הָמָן (hāmān).
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