Giàng

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Vietnamese

Etymology

Likely from a language in Vietnam's Central Highlands, compare Bahnar yang (spirits, nonhuman beings), Koho yang (spirits), Pacoh yang (spirits). Ultimately Austronesian (through Chamic), compare Malay hiang/yang.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Giàng

  1. (colloquial and literary) a sky god