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Nak Muay Ying /NUCK MOO-AY YING/

Nak Muay Ying (Thai: นักมวยหญิง, pronounced NUCK MOO-AY YING) is a Muay Thai culture term. A female Muay Thai fighter. Women were barred from the traditional Bangkok stadium rings for decades; Lumpinee staged its first women's bouts in 2021 and Rajadamnern in 2022. It is also written Female nak muay. Related terms: Nak Muay, Lumpinee Stadium and Rajadamnern Stadium.

Meaning

Nak Muay Yingนักมวยหญิง
A female Muay Thai fighter. Women were barred from the traditional Bangkok stadium rings for decades; Lumpinee staged its first women's bouts in 2021 and Rajadamnern in 2022.
TermNak Muay Ying
Thai scriptนักมวยหญิง
Pronunciation (approx.)NUCK MOO-AY YING
Also writtenFemale nak muay
CategoryCulture

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Questions about Nak Muay Ying

What does Nak Muay Ying mean in Muay Thai?

A female Muay Thai fighter. Women were barred from the traditional Bangkok stadium rings for decades; Lumpinee staged its first women's bouts in 2021 and Rajadamnern in 2022.

How do you pronounce Nak Muay Ying?

Nak Muay Ying is pronounced roughly NUCK MOO-AY YING. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.

How is Nak Muay Ying written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written นักมวยหญิง.

What are other spellings of Nak Muay Ying?

It is also written Female nak muay. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Nak Muay Ying?

Related terms: Nak Muay, Lumpinee Stadium and Rajadamnern Stadium.

Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.