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English translation and origin of n (r)



Subject: Re: English translation and origin of name "Ayeyarwady'(Irrawaddy)

I have always believed, and used in my writings the meanaing of Irrwaddy (the
Burmanized version being Ayeyarwaddy).  Ira in sanskrit is "big or massive:
 waddy means body of water.  If you find any other variation of this, please
share.

Professor U Kyaw Win