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The word kippah, commonly known as a yarmulke, is a Jewish head garment worn by males. Some of the synonyms for the word are skull cap and the aforementioned yarmulke.

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What is the Hebrew word for kippah?

Kippah is the Hebrew word for kippah. it is spelled כיפה


Why is the kippah called a kippah?

Because the Hebrew word Kippah (כיפה) means "dome".


What does the Hebrew word kippah mean?

kippah (כיפה) = dome, cap, hood


What is the Jewish name for a Jewish kippah?

The word 'kippah' is the Hebrew name for the skullcap worn by Jews. Saying "Jewish kippah" is redundant as a kippah is a Jewish item. Another Jewish name for the kippah is "yarmulka", a word which is used in America and by Yiddish-speakers. The word "yarmulka" goes all the way back to the Aramaic; and it translates to "fear of the King"; because the skullcap's purpose is to remind us of God's presence.


Is the skullcap worn at a bar mitzvah the same as a kippah?

Kippah is the Hebrew word for skullcap. In fact, Jews do not use the term "skullcap".


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What is the meaning of the word kippah in Hebrew?

A kippah is a dome of any size. It is related to Kaf, a spoon (Numbers ch.7); and Kaf, the palm of the hand. Often, the word refers to the skullcap worn by Jewish men.


What are the synonyms for the word supplier?

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What is the difference between a kippah and a kippot?

Kippah is singular, while kippot is plural.


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What is the difference between kippot and Yarmulkas?

The word 'kippah' is Hebrew. The word 'yarmulke' is Yiddish. Otherwise, they're the same item.