Dinkha () also spelled Denkha, is a masculine name of Classical Syriac and Neo-Aramaic origin. It is predominantly used by ethnic Assyrians, who adhere to churches of the Syriac-rite.
Dinkha is originally a noun from both Classical Syriac and Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, which translates to "shine". The word can be inferred to as a shining light literally, or metaphorically as an epiphany/manifestation. It can be used as both a given name and a surname, and can also alternatively be used as Denha.
Persons with the name Dinkha as a given name or surname include: Michael Denkha, Iranian-Australian actor Dinkha IV, Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Shimun XIII Dinkha, Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church Shimun IX Dinkha, Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church
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