Dinah

/ˈdaɪnə/ noun

Definition

a female given name with Hebrew roots, appearing in Biblical and classical literature.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'Dinah', possibly meaning 'judged' or 'judgment'. In the Bible, Dinah is a daughter of Jacob, and the name has been used for centuries in Hebrew and Christian traditions.

Kelly Says

Dinah appears in the Bible as Jacob's only daughter, and her story involves betrayal and revenge—it's a reminder that even ancient texts show us that women were complex characters dealing with real injustice.

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