אַיָּה֙
𐤀𐤉𐤄
ayah
Aiah
the same as אַיָּה; Ajah, the name of two Israelites; Aiah, Ajah.
H345
2 Samuel 21:8 · Word #8
Lexicon H345
| Lemma | אַיָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤉𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʼAyâh |
| Strong's | H345 |
| In-context | Aiah |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
SIBI-P1 H345-01
Ayyah (Kite)
| Root | עיה (ʿ-y-h) |
| Core Meanings | kite, bird of prey, swooper, scavenger |
| Semantic Range | A bird of prey (kite, falcon-like scavenger); by extension a personal name derived from this animal term. |
| Conceptual Significance | Animal-based names were common in ancient Israel and often conveyed traits such as sharp sight, swiftness, or fierceness. As a personal name, Ayyah may evoke the keen, watchful nature associated with a bird of prey. |
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun (HNp), singular in form; derived from the common feminine singular noun עַיָּה (HNcfsa) meaning "kite." No pronominal suffix or plural marking is present. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name אַיָּה (Ayyah) is identical in form to the feminine singular noun עַיָּה meaning "kite" (a bird of prey). Rendering it as "Ayyah (Kite)" preserves the lexical connection to the underlying root while recognizing its use as a proper singular name (HNp). The singular sense inherent in the noun is maintained. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (6 occurrences of H345)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:24 | וְ/אַיָּ֣ה | veayah | and Aiah |
| 2 Samuel 3:7 | אַיָּ֑ה | ayah | Aiah |
| 2 Samuel 21:8 | אַיָּה֙ | ayah | Aiah |