Burman

See also: Burmán

English

Etymology

Burma +‎ -n

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈbɜː(ɹ)mən/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)mən

Adjective

Burman (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to the principal, Burmese-speaking ethnic group of Myanmar.
2. Of or relating to Myanmar; Burmese.

Noun

Burman (plural Burmans)

1. A member of the principal, Burmese-speaking ethnic group of Myanmar, especially as distinguished from the Shan, Karen, and other minority peoples.
2. A native or inhabitant of Myanmar; a Burmese.

Proper noun

Burman

1. The Burmese language.
2. A surname.

See also

• Wikipedia: Myanmar

Anagrams

• Amburn, Barnum, Branum, Burnam

Swedish

Etymology

From bur from place names such as Burträsk and Bureälven + man (“man”).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Burman c (genitive Burmans)

1. a surname

Statistics

• According to Statistics Sweden, 2 722 individuals had Burman as a surname in Sweden in 2022.