<P> The hamsa (Arabic: خمسة ‎ khamsah; Hebrew: חַמְסָה ‬, also romanized khamsa; Berber languages: ⵜⴰⴼⵓⵙⵜ tafust), is a palm - shaped amulet popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa and commonly used in jewelry and wall hangings . Depicting the open right hand, an image recognized and used as a sign of protection in many times throughout history, the hamsa is believed by some, predominantly Jews, Christians and Muslims, to provide defense against the evil eye . It has been theorized that its origins lie in Ancient Egypt or Carthage (modern - day Tunisia) and may have been associated with the Goddess Tanit . </P> <P> Khamsah is an Arabic word that means "five", but also "the five fingers of the hand". </P>

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