What does ZAYIN mean?

Definition of Zayin

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Zayin is the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet, pronounced as "zai-een" in the US and "zai-in" in the UK.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈzaɪən/; UK: /ˈzaɪɪn/

4. Origin and Usage: The letter Zayin originated from the Phoenician letter zayin, which meant "weapon" or "sword". In Hebrew, it is used to represent the sound /z/. Zayin is also used as a symbol in Kabbalistic mysticism.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words: None

7. Example Sentences:

• Hebrew word "זַיִן" (zayin) starts with the letter zayin.
• Zayin is the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
• The letter zayin is used to represent the sound /z/ in Hebrew.