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Hanukkah (sometimes spelled Chanukah) is the only word for Hanukkah.

In English, it is also sometimes called the Festival of Lights.

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What language is Happy Hanukkah?

The word "Happy" is English and the word "Hanukkah" is Hebrew.


What is the word Hanukkah originated from?

Hanukkah (חנוכה) means "dedication"


When did they get the name Hanukkah?

Hanukkah was founded 2180 years ago. The word "Hanukkah" is taken from Numbers ch.7 (in the original Hebrew). In that context, and in the context of our celebration of Hanukkah also, the word means "dedication" or "initiation" into the service of God.


What is the special word for a candleholder used for Hanukkah?

It's called a channukiah or Hanukkah-menorah.


What is the English word for Hanukkah?

Dedication


Is there a word starting with z that has to do with Hanukkah?

No, there is not.


Do Jews call Hanukkah by that name?

Hanukkah is a Hebrew word, and that is how we call it. The "H" in "Hanukkah" is a slightly rasping sound, formed by partially constricting the soft palate.See also:More about Hanukkah


What does Hanukkah translate as in English?

Hanukkah (חנוכה) means "dedication"


Why is the word dedicate important to Hanukkah?

Because they rededicated the Temple to God. http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah


What 8 letter word ending with H?

Hanukkah


What does the word Ha-nu in the word Hanukkah mean?

Literally, "they encamped;" and in this context, "they had rest," referring to the victory which enabled the Hasmoneans to rededicate the Temple.See also: More about Hanukkah


Is Hanukkah in the Fall?

Hanukkah begins on the 25th of the Hebrew month of Kislev ... the third month of the year that began in the Fall with Rosh Hashana. That places the beginning of Hanukkah typically somewhere between late November and mid-December. In 2010, the first day of Hanukkah coincides with December 2.