name
Naw Wah
naw wah
/nɔː wɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
nawwah
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Karen (Kayin), Myanmar
- Meaning
- Lady, good; 'Naw' is a Karen title/prefix for women, 'Wah' means good
- Gender
- female
Common mispronunciations
Confusing prefix 'Naw' (female) with 'Saw' (male)
Pronunciation tips
'Naw' is like 'gnaw' without the 'g'. 'Wah' rhymes with 'spa'.
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