Where does “Matsu” come from?
Matsu comes from Chinese Ma³-tsu³, a term of uncertain origin and meaning.
Matsu (English): (goddess)
Definitions
- (goddess)
Ancestry of “Matsu”, step by step
Matsu traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Japanese 松
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese | 松 | a pine tree; a pine branch decorated for the... |
via Chinese Mandarin 媽祖
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese Mandarin | 媽祖 | — |