Denha
Denha (Syriac script ܕܢܚܐ, denḥa) is the Classical Syriac word for an epiphany, and a masculine name of Neo-Aramaic origin. It is predominantly used by ethnic Assyrians, who follow churches of the Syriac-rite.
Denha is originally a noun from both Classical Syriac and Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, which translates to "shine".[1][2] The word can be inferred to as a shining light literally, or metaphorically as an epiphany/manifestation. It can be used as both a given name and a surname, and can also alternatively be used as Dinkha.
The word may refer to:
Epiphany
[edit]In Syriac Christianity, "Denha" is used in reference to the feast of the epiphany, and is connected to the expression of rising light in Luke 1:78.[3]
People
[edit]People with the name Denha as a given name or surname include:
- Denha I of Tikrit, Syriac Orthodox Grand Metropolitan of the East from 649 to 659
- Denha I, Patriarch of the Church of the East from 1265 to 1281
- Denha II, Patriarch of the Church of the East from c. 1336 to c. 1382
- Ignatius Denha of 'Arnas, Patriarch of Tur Abdin from 1707-1725
- Shemʿon VIII Denha, a non-existent patriarch during the schism of 1552
- Shemʿon IX Denha, Patriarch of the Church of the East from c. 1581 to c. 1600
See also
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- ^ Louis-Costaz, S. J. "Dukhrana online searchable version of S. J. Louis-Costaz's Syriac-French-English-Arabic Dictionary". www.dukhrana.com. p. 68. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "The Comprehensive Aramaic Lexicon". cal.huc.edu. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "oremus Bible Browser : Luke 1:78". bible.oremus.org. Retrieved 2025-04-11.