Daw

βš₯
daw'dohr'1 syllable
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
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MEANING

JackdawA type of bird

ORIGIN

Old English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old English 'dāwe', referring to the bird known as the jackdaw.

CULTURAL NOTES

The jackdaw is a small, grey-headed crow, known for its intelligence and social behavior.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Daw has been used historically as a surname and occasionally as a first name, often associated with the bird.

πŸ‡²πŸ‡²Burmese
One-syllable

MEANING

A respectful term for women

ORIGIN

Burmese

ETYMOLOGY

In Burmese, 'Daw' is used as a prefix to denote respect for women, similar to 'Ms.' or 'Mrs.' in English.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Myanmar as a polite form of address.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Burmese society for centuries as a mark of respect towards women.

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