שַׁבְּתַאי
Shabtáy
Saturn in Hebrew can be said as שַׁבְּתַאי (Shabtáy) or כִּיּוּן.
Meaning: planet (name)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| שַׁבְּתַאי | Shabtáy | |
| כִּיּוּן | Kiyyún | masculine |
The word refers to the planet Saturn.
Which one should you use?
שַׁבְּתַאי is the traditional or literary name for Saturn, often used in astronomical or poetic contexts. כִּיּוּן is a masculine noun used to refer to the planet Saturn.
How do you pronounce it?
Shabtáy
Did you know?
- The name שַׁבְּתַאי is not just for the planet but is also used as a proper name for people in some Jewish communities.
- The name שַׁבְּתַאי is etymologically linked to the Hebrew word for 'Sabbath', suggesting a connection to the seventh day of the week.
- In ancient Jewish astrology and mysticism, שַׁבְּתַאי was often associated with the concept of limitation or boundaries, mirroring the Roman god Saturn's role as the keeper of time.
Examples in context
- שַׁבְּתַאי הוא כוכב לכת רחוק.shabtai hu kochav lechet rachok.Saturn is a distant planet.
- האם שַׁבְּתַאי יש לו טבעות?ha'im shabtai yesh lo taba'ot?Does Saturn have rings?
- ראיתי את שַׁבְּתַאי בטלסקופ.ra'iti et shabtai ba'teleskop.I saw Saturn through the telescope.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “saturn” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
