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Jijabai

JEE-jah-by

/ˈdʒiːdʒɑːbaɪ/

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jijabai

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Marathi (Maharashtra, India)
Meaning
Mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji; a revered historical figure
Gender
female
Also spelled
Jijau

Pronunciation tips

'Bai' rhymes with 'buy' — a common Marathi suffix for women's names.

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