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ayah in Malay

ayat

/ˈaɪ.ə/

ayah in Malay: ayat. In English, ayah means a South Asian female servant, maid or nanny, historically, often one working for Europeans in South Asia.

Malay words for ayah

a verse in the Qur'an
ayat

English meaning of ayah

  1. noun A South Asian female servant, maid or nanny, historically, often one working for Europeans in South Asia.
  2. noun A verse in the Quran.

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Questions about ayah in Malay

What is the meaning of ayah in Malay?
Ayah in Malay is ayat.
Apakah maksud ayah dalam bahasa Melayu?
Ayah: ayat.
What does ayah mean in English?
Ayah means a South Asian female servant, maid or nanny, historically, often one working for Europeans in South Asia.

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