"kavanah" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Hebrew כוונה. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|כוונה}} Hebrew כוונה Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kavanah (uncountable)
  1. (Judaism) Heartfelt intent during prayer, as opposed to roteness. Tags: Judaism, uncountable Categories (topical): Judaism, Prayer Synonyms: kavana, kavvanah, kawwana

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