ע״ה

Etymology
(with a masculine singular subject), (with a feminine singular subject), (with a masculine plural subject), or (with a feminine plural subject). Hence literally “peace be upon him/her/them”.

Pronunciation
Pronounced as if it were spelled out. See Etymology, above.

Phrase

 * 1) On whom should be peace;.

Usage notes

 * In form, this expression expresses the desire that a deceased person’s soul be at peace, but in practice, it often serves mostly as a way of indicating that the person is deceased. Indeed, it is sometimes used after other noun phrases (besides people’s names) to indicate jokingly that a thing is dead or defunct.