Dinkha
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Dinkha (Syriac: ܕܢܚܐ, romanized: dinḥā) also spelled Denkha, is a masculine name of Classical Syriac and Neo-Aramaic origin. It is predominantly used by ethnic Assyrians, who adhere to churches of the Syriac-rite.
| Pronunciation | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Masculine |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Classical Syriac: ܕܢܚܐ (Dinkha) |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Denkha |
Dinkha is originally a noun from both Classical Syriac and Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, which translates to "shine".[1][2] The word can be inferred to as a shining light literally, or metaphorically as an epiphany/manifestation. It can be used as both a given name and a surname, and can also alternatively be used as Denha.
Persons with the name Dinkha as a given name or surname include:
- Michael Denkha, Iranian-Australian actor
- Dinkha IV, Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East
- Shimun XIII Dinkha, Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church
- Shimun IX Dinkha, Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church
