Burmese Origin Names
Browse Burmese origin names across female and male groups.
Female Names
View full pageKayah
Kayah derives from the name of an ethnic group in Myanmar, where it functions as both a tribal identifier and a personal name, often carrying connotations of identity and heritage...
Thiha
Thiha derives from the Burmese language, where it carries the primary meaning of 'bright,' 'shining,' or 'radiant,' often evoking imagery of light, clarity, or brilliance.
Htoo
Htoo is a name of Burmese origin, where it functions primarily as a given name rather than carrying a single fixed semantic meaning in the manner of many Western names.
Kaung
Kaung derives from the Burmese word 'kaung,' referring to a type of fruit-bearing tree, specifically the eaglewood or agarwood tree (Aquilaria agallocha), valued in Southeast Asia...
Letwan
Letwan appears to derive from elements within Burmese linguistic traditions, where it may combine 'let' suggesting lightness or swiftness with 'wan' evoking softness or grace, yie...
Mon
The name Mon functions primarily as a short form or standalone diminutive in various linguistic traditions, often conveying affection or simplicity without a fixed semantic core.
Sandar
Sandar derives from Burmese linguistic roots, where it functions as a given name with associations to grace, beauty, or moon-like qualities, reflecting poetic descriptors common i...
Shwe
Shwe derives from the Burmese word 'shwe,' meaning 'gold' in a literal sense, symbolizing purity, wealth, and divine radiance in cultural contexts.
Thida
Thida derives from the Pali-Sanskrit term 'tithira' or 'titira,' meaning 'brightness,' 'radiance,' or 'shining one,' evoking imagery of light and clarity.
Male Names
View full pageHsa
The name Hsa is rare and its etymology remains obscure, with limited documented semantic development in major naming corpora.
Maung
Maung derives from the Burmese term meaning 'younger brother,' serving as a term of endearment and respect within familial and social hierarchies.
Thawng
Thawng derives from Zomi-Chin linguistic roots in the Tibeto-Burman family, where it carries connotations of growth, prosperity, or flourishing, often linked to agricultural abund...