109 Burmese Baby Boy And Girl Names With Meanings
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Burmese is a monosyllabic language, hence every part of their name is a word that can mean one or several things, depending on how it’s pronounced. Naturally, parents select names that denote beautiful elements, desirable qualities, or a form of worldly success.
One or more of a Burmese person’s name would depict the day he was born. This stems from their belief that human destiny is linked with the stars. Even certain letters are described to each day. For instance, a Thursday-born would be given a name beginning with either P, M, or B. Also, a Burmese doesn’t hesitate to change his or her name if they’re dodged by ill-health or bad luck.
Burmese names may sound a bit confusing to foreign ears because they don’t hand down their family surnames. Neither do Burmese women use the names of their husbands. So don’t be surprised if Sein Tun’s son is named Maung Saw Tin.
Also, the prefixes can be a bit difficult to understand at first. A girl will be called Ma until she’s twenty and a boy Maung. However, Ma and Maung also happen to be the given names of girls and boys respectively.
Now let’s check out some of the coolest Burmese names for boys and girls in MomJunction’s list below. We’ve got them in plenty.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Arkar |  Boy | Sky | |
| Aung |  Unisex | Success; She who is destined for a successful life | |
| Aye | Unisex | Cool | |
| Bennu | Girl | Eagle | |
| Cetan | Boy | Hawk | |
| Champo | Boy | Friendly | |
| Chesa | Girl | Greatness | |
| Chewa | Girl | She who is great or powerful | |
| Chime | Girl | Everlasting or immortal | |
| Chit | Girl | Love; She who is lovable | |
| Chodren | Girl | Lamb of the Dharma | |
| Chomden | Girl | She who overcomes the negative | |
| Dachen | Boy | Great joy | |
| Daivika | Boy | Related to the gods | |
| Dampa | Boy | Sacred | |
| Dedan | Boy | Having happiness | |
| Denpa | Boy | A variant of Denpo; Truth | |
| Denpo | Boy | Truth | |
| Eindra | Girl | A name of Lord Indra | |
| Garma | Girl | Goddess of dance | |
| Gawa | Girl | Joy and happiness | |
| Gewa | Girl | Positive karma | |
| Hayma | Girl | Forest | |
| Haymar | Girl | A variant of Hayma; Forest. | |
| Hla | Girl | She who is beautiful | |
| Hlaing | Unisex | Plenty; Plentiful | |
| Htay | Unisex | Rich and wealthy | |
| Htet | Unisex | One who is sharp | |
| Htin | Unisex | Appear; Appearance | |
| Htun | Unisex | Succeed | |
| Htut | Unisex | Apex; Tip | |
| Htway | Unisex | Youngest | |
| Indazita | Boy | Name of the bow and arrow-wielding son of the conqueror of the king of Gods | |
| Inzali | Girl | Prayer; Offerings | |
| Kan | Boy | Fortune | |
| Khin | Unisex | Kindness; One who is kind | |
| Khine | Unisex | Firm | |
| Kumbikhanna | Boy | One with a good temper. | |
| Kyaw | Girl | Famous; Fame | |
| Kyi | Girl | Clear | |
| Kyine | Girl | She who smells sweet | |
| Kywe | Unisex | Rich | |
| Lwin | Unisex | Outstanding | |
| Maiah | Girl | One who is precious like an Emerald | |
| Marlar | Girl | Garland | |
| Maung | Boy | Brother | |
| Mima | Girl | Dove | |
| Myaing | Unisex | Forest | |
| Myat | Unisex | Better | |
| Myia | Girl | Emerald | |
| Myine | Girl | Forest | |
| Myint | Boy | High | |
| Myitzu | Girl | A charming lady | |
| Myo | Unisex | Relative | |
| Naing | Unisex | Win | |
| Nandar | Girl | Rejoice or happiness | |
| Nilar | Girl | Sapphire | |
| Nu | Girl | Affectionate and caring girl | |
| Nyan | Boy | Wisdom | |
| Nyein | Unisex | Quiet; Calmness | |
| Nyunt | Unisex | Blossom | |
| Ohma | Girl | Linseed flower | |
| Ohnmar | Boy | Insane | |
| Opame | Girl | Infinite light | |
| Pemala | Girl | Respect for the lotus | |
| Penden | Girl | Lotus throne | |
| Phone | Girl | Glory | |
| Phyu | Boy | White | |
| San | Girl | Moon | |
| Sandar | Girl | Moon | |
| Shein | Unisex | Reflection; Mirror's reflection; Reflection of either of the parent | |
| Shenden | Girl | She who tries to benefit others | |
| Shway | Unisex | Gold | |
| Soe | Unisex | She who dominates | |
| Thagyamin | Boy | Change or transfer | |
| Than | Girl | A million | |
| Thandar | Girl | Coral | |
| Thant | Unisex | Clean | |
| Thaung | Boy | Burmese word for ten thousand | |
| Thawda | Girl | Moon | |
| Thawka | Girl | Amherstia flower | |
| Thein | Unisex | A hundred thousand | |
| Theingi | Unisex | Gold | |
| Therein | Unisex | The sun | |
| Thet | Boy | He who is calm | |
| Thida | Girl | Goddess Sita | |
| Thiha | Boy | Lion | |
| Thiri | Girl | Splendor; Good looking | |
| Thura | Unisex | The Sun | |
| Thuta | Boy | Knowledge | |
| Thuya | Unisex | The sun | |
| Thuza | Unisex | Angel, angelic | |
| Thuzar | Girl | Angel; A girl as beautiful and virtuous as an angel | |
| Tun | Unisex | Succeed | |
| Win | Unisex | Bright | |
| Wunna | Boy | Gold | |
| Yadana | Girl | A form of Yadanar; Gem | |
| Yadanar | Girl | Gem or gemstone | |
| Yarzar | Boy | King | |
| Yaza | Boy | King | |
Infographic: Extraordinary Burmese Names For Your Little Star
Burmese baby names echo a cultural legacy steeped in nature, religion, and history, carrying profound significance from Buddhist and traditional roots. Explore our infographic for a glimpse into the finest Burmese names to grace your cherished little one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are there any restrictions on Burmese baby names?
There are no known legal restrictions on Burmese baby names. However, they often follow a traditional naming system with specific rules. For instance, Burmese feminine names are longer than masculine names and are typically inspired by nature, beauty, and family virtues. At the same time, boys’ names bear meanings of strength and aspiration. On the other hand, since they do not have laws on personal names, they may create a unique blend of Burmese words with positive connotations.
2. What are some popular celebrity names that have influenced Burmese baby names?
A popular celebrity that has influenced Burmese baby names includes Aung San Suu Kyi. She is a Burmese politician with a Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 who was a State Counsellor of Myanmar and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2016 to 2021) (1). Paing Takhon is another famous personality who is an Internationally recognized actor and runway model.
3. What are some Burmese baby name suggestions for twins?
While choosing names for twins, the parents can opt for names connected by a common meaning or have the same first alphabet, or they can even opt for names with complementary meanings. For instance, Bennu and Cetan mean eagle and hawk, respectively, Garwa and Gawa mean God of dance and happiness, respectively, and Kan and Kyaw mean fortune and fame, respectively.
References
- Aung San Suu Kyi;
https://awpc.cattcenter.iastate.edu/directory/aung-san-suu-kyi/
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