# Shehecheyanu

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ʃɛˌhɛxiˈjɑːnuː/

## Definitions
1. A Jewish prayer to express gratitude for special occasions and new experiences.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ (shehekheyánu), a Jewish blessing for special occasions.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shehecheyanu