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Name Songkhla
Type Political Subdivision & Settlement
Usage Thai
Scripts สงขลา(Thai)
Pronounced Pron. /soŋ˩˩˦.ˈkʰlaː˩˩˦/
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

Derived from Malay Singgora, itself from Sanskrit सिंहपुर (sinhapura) meaning "city of lions", from सिंह (sinha) meaning "lion" and पुर (pura) meaning "city, town". This is the name of a province and city in Thailand.
Added 10/5/2020 by HL