Burmese names
22 names from the Burmese naming tradition, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and how it is seen around the world.
- AungUnisexFrom the Burmese word for success or victory, used as a given-name element for both boys and girls.
- Hein (Burmese)BoyIn Burmese, "great" or "grand"; a name meaning magnificence and grandeur.
- HlaUnisexFrom the Burmese word for beautiful or pleasing, used as a name element for either gender.
- HlaingUnisexFrom the Burmese word for plentiful or abundant, used as a given-name element for either gender.
- HtayUnisexFrom a Burmese word linked to wealth or a good price, used as a given-name element for either gender.
- HtetUnisexFrom a Burmese word meaning sharp-witted or surpassing, used as a given-name element for either gender.
- KhaingUnisexFrom a Burmese word meaning firm or sturdy, used as a given-name element for either gender.
- KyawBoyFrom a Burmese verb meaning to become famous, given mainly to boys.
- LwinUnisexFrom a Burmese word meaning clear or distinct, used as a given-name element for either gender.
- Min (Burmese)UnisexBurmese for "king" or "ruler".
- MyatUnisexFrom a Burmese word meaning "noble" or "excellent".
- MyintUnisexFrom a Burmese word meaning "high" or "tall".
- SanUnisexFrom a Burmese word for the moon, itself borrowed long ago from Sanskrit.
- Sanda (Burmese)GirlFrom Sanskrit: "moon".
- ThanUnisexFrom a Burmese word for the number "million".
- ThantUnisexFrom a Burmese word meaning "clean" or "pure".
- ThetUnisexFrom a Burmese word meaning "life" or "breath".
- ThihaBoyFrom Sanskrit सिंह (siṃha): "lion".
- ThiriGirl"Splendour" or "glory", from the Pali word sirī, which Burmese absorbed as a loanword for majesty and good fortune.
- WaiUnisexRoughly "to spread out" or "to abound", from an everyday Burmese word for plenty.
- WinUnisex"Bright" or "radiant", from an everyday Burmese descriptive word.
- ZawBoy"Outstanding" or "supreme", describing someone who stands above others.