Standard Lemma guide

sha

intj · name · noun · 9 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • [ʃæː]
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  • CMU ARPABET: SH AA1 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

intj

Meaning 1

dear, honey, hon

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: endearing

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2

name

Meaning 2

Abbreviation of Shawinigan.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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3

name

Meaning 3

Acronym of Secure Hash Algorithm.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of

Topics: computing, cryptography, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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4

noun

Meaning 4

The letter Ш, ш.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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5

noun

Meaning 5

Alternative form of shah (“king of Persia etc.”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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6

noun

Meaning 6

Alternative letter-case form of SHA (“cryptographic hash”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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7

noun

Meaning 7

A cryptographic hash produced with SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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8

noun

Meaning 8

Initialism of sidereal hour angle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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noun

Meaning 9

Initialism of strategic health authority.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Topics: medicine, sciences

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Louisiana French cher, chère (“dear”).

Borrowed from Russian ша (ša).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Russian: ша (ša) — Ш
  • Serbo-Croatian: sh — Ш