jon bala

Pronunciations

jon bala (JON bah-LAH) listen

Definitions

  • n., interj. A term/expression of endearment for children meaning 'my jon'; my love.

Example Sentences

Languages of Origin

  • Juhuri

Etymology

  • çun / çon bala


    çun / çon 'soul' + bala 'child, baby'

    • Who Uses This

      • Juhuro: Jews with ancestry in the Caucasus region, such as Azerbaijan and Dagestan, also known as Kavkazi, Gorsky, or Mountain Jews

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      jon balah, jaan bala, jaan balah

Notes

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