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kuya Meaning & Definition

What Does Kuya Mean?

Kuya is a noun that means An elder brother. It can also mean A respectful title or form of address for an older man.

Kuya Definition (Noun)

  1. An elder brother.
  2. A respectful title or form of address for an older man.

Synonyms of Kuya

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Word Forms & Grammar

kuya (plural kuyas)

Origin of Kuya

From Tagalog kuya, from Hokkien 哥仔 (*ko-iá).