name
Ngawang
n-GAH-wang
/ŋɑːˈwɑːŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ngawang
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Tibetan (Tibet/Himalayan region)
- Meaning
- Powerful speech; eloquent; often given to those destined for religious roles
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
Initial 'Ng' is a velar nasal — the sound at the end of 'sing' but at the start
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