여와

Korean

Etymology

Sino-Korean word from 女媧

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [jʌ̹wa̠]
  • Phonetic hangeul: [여와]
Revised Romanization? Yeowa
Revised Romanization (translit.)? Yeowa
McCune–Reischauer? Yŏwa
Yale Romanization? Yewa

Proper noun

여와 • (Yeowa) (hanja 女媧)

  1. (Chinese mythology) Nüwa, the goddess who repaired heaven and created mankind
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