Where does “Palau” come from?
Palau derives from Palauan Belau, which comes from Palauan aidebelau, a word of uncertain ultimate origin and meaning.
Ancestry of “Palau”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Palauan | Belau | Palau |
| 2 | Proto-Austronesian | banua | inhabited land |
Words derived from “Palau”