Banyumanik

from jawa

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From jawa

Definition

A district in Semarang, Central Java

Etymology

Derived from the Javanese words 'banyu' (water) and 'manik' (gem). The name refers to a spring with water as clear and sparkling as a gem, which subsequently became the toponym for this district in Semarang.

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