Perhaps from ḥww (“to proclaim, to utter”) + ꜣ (intensifying particle).
proclitic
- if only, would that; expresses a wish, with uncertainty about it coming true, or a polite request
This particle must stand at the beginning of a main clause. In nonverbal clauses, it is followed by a nominal subject, a demonstrative pronoun, or a dependent pronoun as subject.
Alternative hieroglyphic writings of ḥꜣ
m
- back of the head
Declension of ḥꜣ (masculine)
m
- outside
Declension of ḥꜣ (masculine)
Alternative hieroglyphic writings of ḥꜣ
- behind
- around
Alternative hieroglyphic writings of ḥꜣ
m
- Ha, god of the western desert
Alternative hieroglyphic writings of ḥꜣ
- James P[eter] Allen (2010) Middle Egyptian: An Introduction to the Language and Culture of Hieroglyphs, 2nd edition, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, →ISBN, pages 87, 115, 195.
- Hoch, James (1997) Middle Egyptian Grammar, Mississauga: Benben Publications, →ISBN, page 89
- Faulkner, Raymond Oliver (1962) A Concise Dictionary of Middle Egyptian, Oxford: Griffith Institute, →ISBN