name
Bwa Bwa
bwah bwah
/bwɑː bwɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
bwabwa
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Karen (Kayin), Myanmar
- Meaning
- A reduplication expressing endearment; soft/gentle
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
Both syllables are 'bwah' — a labial glide onset. Similar to Portuguese 'boa' but with a 'b'.
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