kabbala (Finnish)
Where does "kabbala" come from?
The Finnish word 'kabbala' originates directly from the Hebrew term 'qabbālāh', which literally translates to 'receiving' or 'tradition'. It describes the mystical body of Jewish teachings passed down through generations, eventually finding its way into Finnish as a direct linguistic import.
Full etymology tree
- kabbala (Finnish), 'Kabbalah'
- derived qabbālāh (Hebrew)
Descendants and derived words
- kabbalisti (Finnish)
Updated June 2026
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