How do you pronounce Nyonyah?

Nyonyah is pronounced NYAWN-yahh.

What is the correct pronunciation of Nyonyah?

The correct pronunciation of Nyonyah is NYAWN-yahh.

Nyonyah

Q: Is Nyonyah a Chinese name?

Yes, Nyonyah is a Chinese name meaning "Nyonyah refers to a Peranakan woman, a female descendant of Chinese immigrants who settled in the Malay Archipelago and adopted some local customs.".

/NYAWN-yahh/

Chinese Female

Meaning & Origin

Nyonyah is a Chinese name meaning "Nyonyah refers to a Peranakan woman, a female descendant of Chinese immigrants who settled in the Malay Archipelago and adopted some local customs.". It originates from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, TW. The word likely originates from the Malay word 'Nyonya', meaning 'madam' or 'respectable lady'.

Quick Facts

Language Chinese

Gender Female

Phonetic NYAWN-yahh

Pronunciation Tip

Say it as NYAWN-yahh. Keep the original Chinese phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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