Meaning & origin
What it means
ḥáya is a romanization of חיה. חיה means “animal.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
ḥáya is a romanization of חיה. חיה comes from Proto-Semitic.
Explained through its name family
ḥáya’s family of names
In Hebrew usage, ḥáya is a Roman-alphabet rendering of חיה.
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