How to Say “Sister” in Aramaic

By Emma Allison • Updated October 1, 2026

ܚܬܐ

ḥāṯāClassical Syriac, feminine

The word for sister in Aramaic is ܚܬܐ (ḥāṯā).

ܚܬܐ refers to a woman or girl having the same parents.

Meaning: woman or girl having the same parents (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

ܚܬܐ is a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce it?

ḥāṯā

Did you know?

The Aramaic root for 'sister' is closely related to the Hebrew word אָחֹות and the Arabic word أُخْت, reflecting a shared ancient Semitic origin.
The letter ܚ at the start of ܚܬܐ represents a voiceless pharyngeal fricative, a sound that does not exist in English and requires the speaker to constrict the throat.

Example sentences for Aramaic are not verified yet.

Sources

Wiktionary, “sister” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.

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Emma Allison

Shalom! I'm Emma. An author, and Hebrew language enthusiast with a knack for cultural linguistics. I'm passionate about baking with a penchant for everything almonds and whipping up latkes. I love being in the great outdoors; you'd find me embracing the awe-inspiring nature, watching eagles, or chasing the sun. I am quite the bookworm too, the Bible being a beloved companion. As they say in Hebrew, אני לומדת (I'm learning)—and indeed, I'm on an exciting journey of learning and teaching the beauty of Hebrew. My love for the Bible also led me to Aramaic, and I now write guides on how to say things in Aramaic too. Armed with friendly tips and comprehensive guides, I'm here to help you grasp Hebrew, one word at a time.

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