name
Japanese
geisha
GAY-shuh
ˈɡeɪʃəListen
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Syllable breakdown
geisha
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Japanese — 'gei' (art) + 'sha' (person).
- Meaning
- A Japanese woman trained as an entertainer in the arts of music, dance, and conversation.
Common mispronunciations
GEE-shahJEE-sha
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