Etymology

Kadesh

Ka·desh
K5A1D2E1S1H4

Today it means: An ancient city of the Levant, located on or near the headwaters or ford of the Orontes river. Full definition →

Semitic
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  1. Semitic · derived from
  2. English todayKadesh

From Semitic q-d-š (“holy”), thus being "the holy city" in reference to the followers of Qetesh.

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