Tayanah (𐤕𐤉𐤍𐤄) and Thayanah (𐤈𐤉𐤍𐤄)

The Two Faces of “Tina”

1. Introduction

Today we’re going to explore two closely related Paleo-Hebrew words: Tayanah and Thayanah. Both are linked to the English name “Tina,” but in Paleo-Hebrew, they carry very different and very deep meanings. By the end of this lesson, you’ll not only know how to pronounce and write these words, but also understand the cultural weight they c…