Pythagorean English Gematria is a form of gematria (גימטריה), a Jewish method of assigning numerical values to words or phrases based on the sum of the numerical values of their constituent letters. In Pythagorean English Gematria, each letter of the English alphabet is assigned a numerical value based on its position, with A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26. This system is distinct from traditional Hebrew gematria, which assigns numerical values to the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The term "Pythagorean" refers to the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras, who is often associated with the study of numbers and their mystical significance. This method of gematria is used in various forms of numerology and esoteric traditions, particularly in Western esotericism and certain New Age practices. The translation of "gematria" to other relevant languages includes "גימטריה" in Hebrew, "gematría" in Spanish, and "gématrie" in French.