Pattani

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Submitted Name

Type Political Subdivision & Settlement
Usage Thai
Scripts ปัตตานี(Thai)
Pronounced Pron. pat-ta-NEE
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Meaning & History

Most likely from Pattani Malay pata ni meaning "this beach" (compare standard Malay pantai ini). Alternately, it may have come from Sanskrit पत्नी (patni) meaning "mistress, lady, wife" or from Malay petani meaning "farmer". This is the name of a province and city in Thailand.