Where does “andriamatoa” come from?
andriamatoa (Malagasy) comes from Malagasy andriana — nobility.
andriamatoa (Malagasy): a title of respect for the eldest male in a family
Definitions
- a title of respect for the eldest male in a family
Ancestry of “andriamatoa”, step by step
andriamatoa traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Malagasy andriana
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malagasy | andriana | nobility |
via Malagasy matoa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malagasy | matoa | — |