1530s, a form of Hebrew Yah, short for Yahweh “Jehovah.” Used in some English bibles. Cognate with the second element in hallelujah and in Elijah.
1530s, a form of Hebrew Yah, short for Yahweh “Jehovah.” Used in some English bibles. Cognate with the second element in hallelujah and in Elijah.