Tjoa

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Indonesian

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Hokkien (Chhòa)

Alternative forms

Proper noun

Tjoa

  1. (chiefly 1901–1947, 1947–1972) obsolete spelling of Chua, a Chinese Indonesian surname

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Hokkien (Chu) and Hakka (Chû)

Alternative forms

Proper noun

Tjoa

  1. (chiefly 1901–1947, 1947–1972) obsolete spelling of Chu, a Chinese Indonesian surname of Hokkien or Hakka origin