Nyonya

See also: nyonya

English

Etymology

From Malay nyonya.

Noun

Nyonya (plural Nyonyas)

(Malaysia, Singapore) A female Peranakan.

Indonesian

Alternative forms

Ny.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɲoɲa/

Noun

Nyonya

A title conferred on an married female. Used in formal situation, example: ticket, invitation, etc.

Synonyms

Ibu

Malay

see also nyonya

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