Etymology

kavanah

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Today it means: Heartfelt intent during prayer, as opposed to roteness. Full definition →

Hebrew כַּוָּנָה
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  1. Hebrew · borrowed fromכַּוָּנָה“intention, direction”
  2. English todaykavanah

Borrowed from Hebrew כַּוָּנָה (kavaná, “intention, direction”).

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