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English translation and origin of n (r)
- Subject: English translation and origin of n (r)
- From: Mayiyi@xxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 10:36:00
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