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Jah (name) means a name for God, especially as used in Rastafarian belief, shortened from the Hebrew name of God. Example: “Rastafarian songs often praise Jah as a source of guidance and strength.”
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A name for God, especially as used in Rastafarian belief, shortened from the Hebrew name of God.
"Rastafarian songs often praise Jah as a source of guidance and strength."
How to use Jah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA name for God, most associated with Rastafarian religion and reggae music.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew Yah, a short form of the Tetragrammaton, the sacred name of God.
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What does “Jah” mean?
The word “Jah” means a name for God, especially as used in Rastafarian belief, shortened from the Hebrew name of God. In plain terms, a name for God, most associated with Rastafarian religion and reggae music.
How do you pronounce “Jah”?
“Jah” is pronounced jah (/dʒɑ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jah” in a sentence?
Here is “Jah” used in a sentence: “Rastafarian songs often praise Jah as a source of guidance and strength.”
What part of speech is “Jah”?
“Jah” is a name.
Where does the word “Jah” come from?
The word “Jah” comes from Hebrew. Borrowed from Hebrew Yah, a short form of the Tetragrammaton, the sacred name of God.
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