הללויה

Hebrew

Alternative forms

הַלְּלוּ יָהּ‎
הַלְּלוּקָהּ‎

Etymology

Root
ה־ל־ל‎

From הַלְּלוּ‎ (hal'lú, “praise”) +‎ יָהּ‎ (yah, “God”).

Phrase

הַלְּלוּיָהּ • (hal'luyáh)

Praise God

Usage notes

Observant Jews, outside of prayer, may prefer to write and say הַלְּלוּקָהּ‎ (hal'lúkah), so as not to abuse the name of God.

Descendants

English: hallelujah
Irish: aililiú

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