Diyawa

Tagalog

Alternative forms
  • Dyawa — nonstandard

Etymology

Compare Maranao Diyawa', Malay Jawa, and Javanese ꦗꦮ (jawa). Doublet of Diyaba and Haba.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /diˈawa/, [ˈd͡ʒa.wɐ]
  • Hyphenation: Di‧ya‧wa

Proper noun

Diyawa (Baybayin spelling ᜇᜒᜌᜏ)

  1. (archaic) Java
    Synonym: Haba

Further reading
  • “Diyawa”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018
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