Burmese Baby Names & Burmese Names

The Burmese language, also known as the Myanmar language, is the official language spoken in Burma, a country located in South Central Asia bordering India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, Thailand and the Bay of Bengal. As Burma is the home to some of the early civilizations of Southeast Asia, the country and the language are rich in history and culture. Burmese is a unique Asian language with is its own alphabet and unusual phonetic sounds. Burmese is a tonal and syllable-timed language closely related to Tibetan and Nepalese language families. When researching Burmese names it is important to learn correct pronunciation as well as name meaning to insure proper understanding of the name and it’s connotations. Baby Name Network is a great place to start your research.