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BoyIndigenous Latin American (Nahuatl, Quechua, Tupi and others)

Waman

Quechua for "eagle" or "falcon".

Meaning and origin

Waman is the Quechua word for a large bird of prey, an eagle or a falcon depending on the region, and it has long served as a personal name and a title among Quechua speakers.

How to pronounce Waman

Spanish (Latin America)WAH-mahn /ˈwaman/

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