ז״ל

Etymology 1
A shorthand way of writing or, both of which mean “may his/her/their memory be a blessing”.

Pronunciation
See usage notes below.

Adjective

 * 1) Of blessed memory, may he/she/they rest in peace;.

Usage notes

 * The abbreviation ז״ל is usually read out as the words it stands for (see etymology above). This means that its pronunciation depends on whether the referent is a woman, a man, multiple women, or a group of people including at least one man. It is, however, sometimes also pronounced.

Etymology 2
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Pronunciation
Pronounced as the words it abbreviates.

Usage notes

 * The quotation is often capped off with.