Pai - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Pai

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pigh'pye'1 syllable
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
Musical

MEANING

ClapBeat

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Chinese character 拍, which means to clap or beat.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Chinese culture, the character 拍 is often associated with rhythm and music.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The character has been used in Chinese writing for centuries, primarily in contexts related to music and motion.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡ΏMaori
Soft

MEANING

Good

ORIGIN

Maori

ETYMOLOGY

In Maori, 'Pai' means good and is often used in greetings and blessings.

CULTURAL NOTES

It is commonly used in Maori greetings like 'kia pai tō rā', meaning 'have a good day'.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The word has been a part of Maori language and culture for generations.

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