How Do You Spell BAASHA?

Pronunciation: [bˈɑːʃə] (IPA)

The word "baasha" is spelled with two "a"s which are pronounced as /a/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet. The first "a" is stressed and pronounced with a long vowel sound, /ɑ:/, while the second "a" is not stressed and pronounced with a short vowel sound, /ə/. The rest of the letters are pronounced as usual, with the "b" as /b/, the "sh" as /ʃ/, and the final "a" as /ə/. Baasha is a Biblical name, belonging to the king of Israel in the 9th century BCE.

BAASHA Meaning and Definition

  1. Baasha is a term that has multiple meanings and origins.

    In the Hebrew language, Baasha is a proper masculine noun that refers to a historical figure mentioned in the Bible. He was the third king of the northern kingdom of Israel, reigning from approximately 909 to 886 BCE. Baasha is known for his wickedness and the corruption of his reign, as he continued the sins of his predecessor, King Jeroboam, by leading the Israelites into idolatry and disobedience towards God. His reign was marked by conflict, including wars with other neighboring kingdoms. Ultimately, Baasha was prophesied to have a severe punishment bestowed upon his dynasty by God due to his sinful behavior.

    Baasha can also be interpreted as a common noun in the Tamil language, an ancient Dravidian language spoken in parts of southern India and Sri Lanka. In this context, baasha refers to language or speech. It is derived from the Tamil word "baashai," which translates to "tongue" or "oral communication." Baasha can also be seen as slang for colloquial or spoken language in Tamil. It is often used to differentiate between formal or written communication and the more informal spoken dialects used in daily conversations.

Common Misspellings for BAASHA

  • haasha
  • bzasha
  • bsasha
  • bwasha
  • bqasha
  • bazsha
  • bassha
  • bawsha
  • baqsha
  • baaaha
  • baazha
  • baaxha
  • baadha
  • baaeha
  • baawha
  • baasga
  • baasja
  • baasua
  • baasya
  • baashz

Etymology of BAASHA

The word "baasha" has its etymology in the Hebrew language. In the Hebrew Bible, "baasha" (בַּעְשָׁא) referred to a name or a title used by several individuals, including two kings of the northern kingdom of Israel. It is derived from the Hebrew verb "ba'ash" (בָּעַשׁ), which means "to be wicked" or "to do evil". Therefore, "baasha" can be interpreted as meaning "wicked" or "doing evil".

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