יה

Etymology 1
Contracted form of.

Proper noun

 * 1) Jah, one of the names of God and a common theophoric element in Hebrew names.

Usage notes

 * Observant Jews, outside of prayer, may prefer to write and say, so as not to abuse the name of God.

Etymology 2
From.

Noun

 * 1)  ("fifteen"), usually avoided owing to its homonymy with the holy name Jah.