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09-21-2012, 09:55 AM
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'Noi' is very similar in meaning to other Thai words/nicknames such as 'Nit', 'Lek', 'Jiap' and 'Jip' etc... All of this names mean literally small or little etc..
Perhaps when they were born/young or whenever, they were little or small in body-size, spoke a little or ate a little or smiled a littled etc... So yes, 'Noi' has meaning however to find out exactly why she is called 'Noi' you will have to ask her family. |
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09-21-2012, 11:48 AM
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Steve:
I think she was asking us because this forum is for all users, regardless of descent, cultural familiarity, or experience with Thai language. |
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09-21-2012, 05:13 PM
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Are we talking nicknames or real names?
I have my actual name, and then my family and friends call me by my nickname, which is "Aom" - much more common than my real name. |
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09-21-2012, 07:46 PM
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sorry for the almost OT reply, but I remember the face of my grandmothers when they asked me what was the name of my girlfriend in Thailand and I answered Sornsalak...
  they said "aw... it's strange..." and I answered "what did you expect?? marie or solange or something like that??" my grandmothers agreed together that sornsalak was a strange name though. this is the old-french-generation point of vue. 
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09-21-2012, 08:03 PM
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Hello, then instead of asking us, why didnt you just ask your aunt or your mum or your dad?
Please use this forum intelligently. |
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09-21-2012, 08:12 PM
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Steve whats up with your atitude?
This is a Thai forum and Thais are friendly and treat other people with respect. But enough about that I have a question to. Why do so many thai girls have the nickname Noi? Is it just easy to say or does it mean something special? |
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09-22-2012, 12:15 AM
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"Thip" ,mostly is a part of real name and be used as nick name for the one who have "Thip" as a part of her real name too. It isn't an old-fashioned even in Bangkok. Quite common though.
For example; Pornthip. Thippawal, Gornthipa ,etc. 
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09-22-2012, 01:31 AM
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What do you thought about Suwadi (Soewudie) that is my first name
 Beautiful name huh?!My Thai nickname is Wew. |
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09-22-2012, 02:41 AM
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thip can also be from suthathip, juthathip, thanathip, like a short name for western culture.
my aunt's name is suthathip and i call her aa-thip (aa = aunt, father's younger sister). my name is sanyawadee which has meanings both in pali and sansakrit but my nickname is another, completely another lol |
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09-22-2012, 05:39 AM
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Rather funny question. If you are asking whether 'Thip' is a common real name then the answer is absolutely NOT.
You have mis-understood that Thip is not a real name but instead a nickname. Any Thais that call their daughter Thip must have been too lazy to think up a decent name. Thais 'usually' have one syllable nicknames as in Thai language the nickname is often used in speech to replace the pronoun 'I'. 'Thip' is a very common nickname, however its getting a little old-fashioned in the big cities. |
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09-22-2012, 05:41 AM
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Hello,
I have an aunt whose name is Thippawan and people call her "Thip". There's another person I know whose name is Tippayaphan (sp?). They also call her "Thip". I am only asking a question. You can't expect me to know everything. I was born in the United States. I am of Thai descent. |
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09-22-2012, 06:34 AM
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Common names for girls in thailand?
I heard that "Thip" is a pretty common female name in Thailand.
Any others? |
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09-22-2012, 08:03 AM
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Hello there,
I was referring to the real name (first name), not the Thai nickname. |
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