Words that come from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian “hiwa”

52 words across 27 languages descend from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian hiwa — including Sivak, siyam, siyam, sidam, hiwa, Sivák, siaw, iva.

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Cebuano (21)

Hawaiian (3)

Samoan (2)

Malagasy (2)

Czech (2)

English (1)

Tausug (1)

Asi (1)

Proto-Polynesian (1)

Slovak (1)

Maguindanao (1)

South Marquesan (1)

Tahitian (1)

Tuvaluan (1)

Uma (1)

Romblomanon (1)

Surigaonon (1)

West Albay Bikol (1)

Rotuman (1)

Rapa Nui (1)

Rarotongan (1)

Maori (1)

Proto-Oceanic (1)

Yami (1)

Niuean (1)

Pukapukan (1)

Lindu (1)