Datu
From Tagalog, datu refers to a leader, chief or ruler of a community.
Meaning and origin
Datu is a Tagalog word name drawn from the traditional system of tribal and local leadership in the Philippines.
How to pronounce Datu
| Filipino (Philippines) | DAH-too /ˈdɑːtu/ |
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