Taiya

English translation: large bird of prey; necktie; small pastry

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Swahili term or phrase:Tai
English translation:large bird of prey; necktie; small pastry

04:41 Mar 6, 2004
Swahili to English translations [Non-PRO]
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Swahili term or phrase: Taiya
My name. Possibly of African/Kenyan origin. Inspired by "Tai".
Taiya Williams
large bird of prey; necktie; small pastry
Explanation:
These are the meanings of 'tai' according to Kamusi (Swahili-English dictionary). 'Taiya' is not there.
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Dorota Strzyzewska-Kingori
Netherlands
Local time: 18:48
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4large bird of prey; necktie; small pastry
Dorota Strzyzewska-Kingori


  

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large bird of prey; necktie; small pastry


Explanation:
These are the meanings of 'tai' according to Kamusi (Swahili-English dictionary). 'Taiya' is not there.


    Reference: http://www.yale.edu/swahili/
Dorota Strzyzewska-Kingori
Netherlands
Local time: 18:48
Native speaker of: Polish
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