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Burma
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Burma.
Primary meaning
From Burma (Myanmar)
Pronunciation: BUR-mah
Profile summary
From the country name Burma (now Myanmar). Extremely rare as a given name. Used occasionally in the colonial era. The current meaning shown for this name is From Burma (Myanmar). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BUR-mah. It is listed alongside the related form Burmese. Burma appears in girl naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Burma is currently cataloged under English (place name) origin, and this page describes its meaning as From Burma (Myanmar).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (place name) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Burma is grouped as a classic girl name. Related form for this profile: Burmese. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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