neshama

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noun

The soul.

OriginHebrew נְשָׁמָה →
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Meanings

nounneshama (plural neshamas)

plural neshamas · alternative neshamah

  1. JudaismThe soul.
  2. JudaismOne of the cabalistic aspects of the soul, related to intellect and the awareness of God.

Origin

  1. Hebrewנְשָׁמָה“spirit”
  2. Englishneshama

From Hebrew נְשָׁמָה (n'shamá, “spirit”).

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Cite this entry
APA

neshama. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neshama

MLA

“neshama.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neshama. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neshama,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neshama.

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