Jerah
/ˈdʒɛr.ə/noun
A biblical name traditionally interpreted to mean 'moon' or 'to flow'.
Did you know?In Hebrew, Jerah not only signifies the moon but also reflects the ancient belief that lunar cycles influenced human fate and behavior.
Etymological Timeline
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
יָרֵחַ (Yareach)
“Referring to the moon, symbolizing cycles and change.”
Post-Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
גָּרַע (Gar'a)
“To flow, often used in contexts of water and time.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
σελήνη (Selene)
“Personification of the moon, representing a divine connection to lunar phases.”
Latin
Latin
luna
“The moon, embodying the light and darkness in cycles.”
Old French
Old French
lune
“The moon, associated with magic and the supernatural.”
Middle English
English
mone
“The moon, often linked to mystical beliefs and folklore.”
Modern English
English
moon
“The celestial body, symbolizing cycles, tides, and mystical influences.”