ziya

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Definitions

  • n. An honorific appended to the name of a deceased Chasidic rebbe.

Example Sentences

  • "The Bostoner rebbe, ziya, was an incredibly charitable person."

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • זי"ע (acronym of זכותו יגן עלינו zchuto yagen alenu 'his merit will protect us')

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • Australia / New Zealand
      • South Africa
      • Great Britain
      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      zia

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