Sabaw

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Sabaw is a Burmese (i.e. from the Union of Burma, a.k.a. the Union of Myanmar) family name. Today the name belongs to Kachin; living in Kachin State in Myanmar. They are originally from Sabaw Ga called Sabaw Land (Northern Myanmar). The name originates from a certain group of people living in that land who were notably prosperous and rich with livestock. From the name Sut baw (rich or prosperous) comes Sabaw. They belong to the Hka Hku [one of the tribes from Kachin (Kachin State)] and a few others living in the surrounding area today. Sabaw is Family Name and Amyu [the clan relationship name] is Udi Chyang Maja, Hkashu Hkasha.

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