אחיין
akhyán
The Hebrew word for nephew is אחיין (akhyán). Wiktionary also lists אַחְיָן (akhyán).
Meaning: fraternal or sororal nephew (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| אחיין | akhyán | |
| אַחְיָן | akhyán | masculine |
The term refers to a fraternal or sororal nephew.
Which one should you use?
The form אַחְיָן is masculine.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple nephews, use the plural form אחיינים (akhyánim). If you are referring to a niece, use the feminine form אחיינית (akhyánit).
How do you pronounce it?
akhyán
Did you know?
- The word אחיין is used in the Bible to describe not just nephews but also more distant descendants or kin of the same lineage.
- The word אחיין (akhyán) is built from the root אח (ach), which is the Hebrew word for 'brother'.
- When talking about multiple nephews and nieces of mixed genders, Hebrew speakers typically use the masculine plural אחיינים to cover the entire group.
Examples in context
- יש לי אחיין אחד.yesh li akh'yan echad.I have one nephew.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nephew” translations and entries אחיין, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
