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". 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 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. Epiphany (holiday) Epiphany season
People 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 1336 to 1382 Ignatius Denha of 'Arnas, Patriarch of Tur Abdin from 1707 to 1725 Shemʿon VIII Denha, a non-existent patriarch during the schism of 1552 Shemʿon IX Denha, Patriarch of the Church of the East from 1581 to 1600
See also Dinkha
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