Jericho's name in Hebrew, , is generally thought to derive from the Canaanite word Reaẖ ("fragrant"), but other theories hold that it originates in the Canaanite word for "moon" (Yareaẖ) or the name of the lunar deity Yarikh for whom the city was an early centre of worship [REF].
Jericho's Arabic name, , means "fragrant" and also has its roots in Canaanite Reaẖ [REF].