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Prabha Karavongse

Photograph of Prabha Karavongse Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Prabha
Surname
Karavongse
Occupation
Phya

The Name Prabha

Origin
Sanskrit
Meaning
Light, radiance, or splendor.
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The Karavongse Surname

Origin
Lao
Meaning
A Lao surname, possibly composed of elements relating to nobility or royal connections.
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Source

Library of Congress

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