יָרֵחַ
yaréakhmasculine
The Hebrew word for moon is יָרֵחַ (yaréakh). Wiktionary also lists לְבָנָה (l'vaná).
Meaning: the natural satellite of planet Earth (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| יָרֵחַ | yaréakh | masculine |
| לְבָנָה | l'vaná | feminine |
The phrase is used to refer to the natural satellite of planet Earth.
What does it mean word for word?
The poetic form לְבָנָה is derived from a root meaning 'white', which literally refers to the white appearance of the moon.
Which one should you use?
יָרֵחַ is the standard word for moon, whereas לְבָנָה is a more poetic or literary term.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
יָרֵחַ is a masculine noun, while the poetic form לְבָנָה is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
yaréakh
Did you know?
- In biblical Hebrew, יָרֵחַ was occasionally used to refer to a 'month' rather than the moon itself, reflecting the early lunar calendar system.
- The feminine form לְבָנָה is also used as a common female given name, mirroring the poetic and luminous quality of the word.
- In modern Hebrew, the word יָרֵחַ is used for any natural satellite orbiting a planet, not just Earth's moon.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “moon” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
