Kāha

Māori

Etymology

Phono-semantic matching of English Gaza, influenced by native Māori kaha (“strong, courageous”) reflecting the resilience of the Gazans in facing the Israeli occupation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkaːha/ [ˈkɑːhɐ]

Proper noun

Kāha

  1. Gaza (a region of Palestine)
  2. Gaza City (a city in the Gaza Strip, Palestine)
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