Ratu

ratu Fijian Alternative forms fj ratu Etymology From Proto-Central Pacific und *ratu, from fj poz-oce-pro *ratu, from fj pqe-pro *datu, from fj poz-cet-pro *datu, from fj poz-pro *datu. Originally from Verata, spread throughout Fiji during the past century. Noun fj noun fj honorific a chiefly title for males, used alone as form of address or before the chief's name fj Adi Yadi fj Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau Seru Epenisa Cakobau Chief Seru Epenisa Cakobau fj Vinaka, Ratu. Thank you, Chief. fj unisex fj O cei na yaca-na? O Ratu. What's his name? Ratu. Usage notes Originally belonging strictly to Verata, the title has spread throughout Fiji since the 19th century and is now applied to many local and minor chiefs. Historical figures like Cakobau and his father Tanoa did not use the title during their lifetimes; it was applied retroactively by later Fijians. When acquired as part of a chiefly name by a namesake, it does not necessarily imply chiefly status. Derived terms fj Ratu-mai-Bulu<pos:legendary harvest spirit><qq:archaic, mainly Tailevu> Descendants en ratu 1 References + 204 fj Leaders Titles Indonesian Proper noun id female Malay