nhonha

Macanese

Etymology

Possibly from Portuguese dona or Malay nyonya or Portuguese senhora. See also Spanish doña (“lady”) and Hokkien 娘惹 (nō͘-niâ) & 娘仔 (niô͘-á, “young lady”).

Noun

nhonha (plural nhonhonha)

1. girl; young woman (married or single)

   Synonym: amui

   Coordinate term: nhum

   Nhonha canta. ― A girl sings.