Two Burmese scholars said that "Bamah (Burmese)" is derived from "Brahma" as mentioned in their following quotations.
Their suggestion was contradicted to "Man Shu" Histroy written by Fan Ch'o of T'ang Chinese (Translated by G.H. Luce and edited by G. P. Oey) where "Burmese" or "Myanmar" people were mentioned as "Man Chao" ethnic group, the origin of "Myan". Later, Burmese or Myanmar are called as Miǎndiàn (Myan-kyint) (缅甸) or Myan nationalities, Professor Tan Ei Chauk who prefers the use of "Myan-kyint" said.
Dr Amatra Gosh of Calcutta University suggested that "Burmese" can probably be derived from "Brahma"; however, he was not content with "Brahma" theory. He said that it is not appropriate for "Burmese" to be derived from "Brahma", the creator of the Universe. He suggested that "Burmese" also known as "Burman" is more likely to be derived from "Brahman", a noble class in India.
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