Tjoa

Indonesian

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Hokkien 蔡 (Chhòa)

Alternative forms

• Tjhoa, Tjhoea, Tjoea, Tjo (chiefly 1901–1947)
• Tjhua, Tjua (chiefly 1947–1972)
• Chua, Cua

Proper noun

Tjoa

1. (chiefly 1901–1947, 1947–1972) obsolete spelling of Chua, a Chinese Indonesian surname

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Hokkien 朱 (Chu) and Hakka 朱 (Chû)

Alternative forms

• Tjoe (chiefly 1901–1947)
• Tju (chiefly 1947–1972)
• Chu, Cu

Proper noun

Tjoa

1. (chiefly 1901–1947, 1947–1972) obsolete spelling of Chu, a Chinese Indonesian surname of Hokkien or Hakka origin