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Magalang

mah-gah-LAHNG

mɑɡɑˈlɑːŋ

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Magalang

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Yapese/Micronesia
Meaning
respectful; a woman who honors the intricate traditional customs of Yapese society, where respect for elders and the caste system shapes every interaction
Gender
female

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