MEANING OF TROPICAL CYCLONE NAMES IN 2004

Cambodia

This table shows the meaning of tropical cyclone names which are contributed by Cambodia. The first column shows the name and the second column show the meaning.
Name	Meaning
Nakri	A kind of flower
Krovanh	A kind of tree
Maysak	A kind of tree
Krosa	Crane
Sarika	Singing bird
Bopha	Flower/The name of little girl
Damrey	Elephant
Nesat	Fishing
Kong-rey	Pretty girl in Khmer legend/The name of mountain
Chanthu	A kind of flower

China

This table shows the meaning of tropical cyclone names which are contributed by China. The first column shows the name, the second column shows the pronunciation and the third column shows the meaning.
Name	Pronunciation	Meaning
Yutu	yu-tu	The Jade Hare. The hare which lives on the moon. Chang'e, wife of Yi (a tribal chief in ancient China), stole her husband's elixir of immortality, and fled to the moon together with the hare. They are said to be still living there in a palace.
Wukong	wu-kong	The King of the monkeys. In the classical novel Journey to the West , he escorted the Tang Dynasty monk, Xuanzang, on a journey to India in search of the Buddhist scriptures. In the course of numerous hardships on the road, Wukong subdued one monster after another.
Dujuan	du-juan	Azalea.
Longwang	long-wang	The Dragon King. The God of Rain in Chinese mythology. In ancient times, people offered sacrifices to the Dragon King, praying for timely rainfall and good harvests.
Haishen	hai-shen	The God of the Sea. Traditionally, sailors and fishermen would offer sacrifices to this god for safe voyages before they set sail or when they encountered stormy weather.
Dianmu	dian-mu	Mother of Lightning. The goddess in charge of thunder and lightning.
Fengshen	feng-shen	The God of Wind.
Haima	hai-ma	Sea Horse.
Haiyan	hai-yan	Petrel.
Haitang	hai-tang	The Chinese flowering crabapple.

DPR Korea

This table shows the meaning of tropical cyclone names which are contributed by DPR Korea. The first column shows the name and the second column shows the meaning.
Name	Meaning
Maemi	In summer season Maemi (Cicada) chirps, when Typhoon attacks Korea.
Sonamu	The looks of Sonamu (Pine tree) resembles the nature of Korea for its growing green throughout the year, standing strong enrooted even in the rocks.
Podul	Tree usually found in the towns and countries. In the sultry weather people take rest and enjoy chatting under the shadow of Podul (Willow).
Toraji	Beautiful flower which blooms unnoticed, usually found in deep mountains of Korea, for its usefulness as food and medicine.
Nalgae	It (Wing) means flying, dynamic and free motion.
Kalmaegi	Bird (Sea gull) usually found wherever in the sea, which is an emblem of sea.
Kirogi	Migrating bird (Wild goose), the flock of which comes in Autumn to Korea and flies in early spring to the far North. Their appearance in Korea every year resembles Typhoon habit.
Meari	It (Echo) means that once Typhoon forms, the Typhoon Committee's notification echoes over to its members.
Pongsona	Beautiful flower (Touch-me-not or balsam) specially loved by Korean women since ancient time for its fairy shyness and tender feeling.
Mindulle	Small and yellow flower (Dandelion) which blooms in the field when spring comes, almost in the same time, which represents simple and gentle minds of Korean women.

Hong Kong, China

This table shows the meaning of tropical cyclone names which are contributed by Hong Kong. The first column shows the name, the second column shows the pronunciation and the third column shows the meaning.
Name	Pronunciation	Meaning
Fung-wong	fung-wong	Phoenix, also the name of a peak in Hong Kong.
Ma-on	ma-on	Horse saddle , also the name of a peak in Hong Kong.
Shanshan	sarn-sarn	A fairly common pet name for young girls.
Yanyan	yun-yun("un" as in "under")	A fairly common pet name for young girls.
Lingling	ling-ling	A fairly common pet name for young girls.
Banyan	ban-yan	A tree commonly found in the southern part of China.
Man-yi	mun-yi	Name of a strait originally. With the construction of a dam, that part of the sea has become a reservoir.
Kai-tak	kai-dug	Name of the old airport in Hong Kong, which was closed in 1998.
Choi-wan	choi-wun("un" as in "under")	Colourful cloud, also the name of a housing estate in Hong Kong.
Tingting	ting-ting	A fairly common pet name for young girls.

Japan

This table shows the meaning of tropical cyclone names which are contributed by Japan. The first column shows the name and the second column shows the meaning.
Name	Meaning
Tembin*	Libra (balance: a weighing device)
Yagi	Capricornus (goat)
Usagi	Lepus (rabbit)
Kajiki*	Dorado (spearfish)
Kammuri*	Corona Borealis (crown)
Kujira*	Cetus (whale)
Koppu	Crater (cup)
Kompasu	Circinus (compass: a V-shaped device for describing circles or circular arcs)
Tokage	Lacerta (lizard)
Washi	Aquila (eagle)

LAO PDR

This table shows the meaning of tropical cyclone names which are contributed by LAO PDR. The first column shows the name and the second column shows the meaning.
Name	Meaning
Xangsane	Elephant
Pabuk	Big fresh water fish
Chan-hom	A kind of tree
Nock-ten	Bird
Phanfone	Animal
Faxai	Lady name
Bolaven	Plateau
Ketsana	A kind of tree
Namtheun	River
Matsa	Lady fish

Macau, China

This table shows the meaning of tropical cyclone names which are contributed by Macau. The first column shows the name and the second column shows the meaning.
Name	Meaning
Linfa	Lotus, an oriental water lily with pinkish flowers and large leaves. It is the city flower of Macau.
Muifa	Plum blossom, flower that can grow in very cold weather. It represents a strong-minded Chinese.
Peipah	A popular pet fish in Macao.
Chanchu	Pearl, a smooth, rounded lustrous deposit formed in the shells of certain oysters and is often used for jewelry. Many Macau souvenirs are made of it.
Sanvu	Coral, it is a hard substance often used for jewelry, formed by the skeletons of tiny sea animals, massed together in great numbers. Many Macau souvenirs are made of it.
Malou	Agate, it is a very hard stone with bands of color and often used for ornaments. Many Macau souvenirs are made of it.
Wutip	Butterfly, it is an insect with four broad, colorful wings. You can find different kinds of butterfly in the countryside of Macau islands during Spring and Summer.
Vongfong	Wasp, it is an insect with wings, yellow and black stripes across its body and often inflicts a painful sting. People are usually frightened of it just like typhoon coming.
Parma	Ham with chicken Livers and Mushrooms, favorite Macanese food found in Portuguese restaurants of Macau.
Bebinca	Macanese Milk Pudding, favorite Macanese food found in Portuguese restaurants of Macau.

Malaysia

This table shows the meaning of tropical cyclone names which are contributed by Malaysia. The first column shows the name, the second column shows the pronunciation and the third column shows the meaning.
Name	Pronunciation	Meaning
Jelawat	jer-la-wa-t	Also known as Sultan fish. This fresh-water carp fish is normally found in big rivers. It is a very tasty fish and very much sought after by gourmets.
Mawar	ma-wa-r	Rose, a common garden plant, with bigger-sized varieties found in the highlands of Malaysia.
Melor	me-lor	This Jasmine flower, with a nice fragrance, is traditionally used by ladies to decorate their hair.
Meranti	me-run-ti	A type of tree, which is tall and big and yield good soft wood, is often used as building materials.
Merbok	mer-bok	A spotted-necked dove, most commonly found in the rural areas and on wasteland, is a popular caged bird by the local inhabitants of Malaysia.
Nangka	nang-ka	Also known as Jackfruit. This oval-shaped, yellow fruit is very popular in Malaysia.
Rumbia	rum-bi-a	A type of palm tree that yields sago. This tree is normally found along riverbanks, swampy areas or areas near water.
Nuri	-	Blue crowned parroquet in the Malay language.
Sepat	se-pa-t	A fresh water fish with small climbing perch, is often found in rivers, swampy areas with a lot of weeds and paddy fields.
Tapah	ta-pa-h	This giant fresh water catfish is the largest Malaysian fresh-water fish.

Micronesia

This table shows the meaning of tropical cyclone names which are contributed by Micronesia. The first column shows the name, the second column shows the pronunciation and the third column shows the meaning.
Name	Pronunciation	Meaning
Sinlaku	SIN-la-kou	Legendary Kosrae Goddess
Nepartak	knee-PAR-tack	Famous Kosrae warrior
Soudelor	SOW-de-lore	Legendary Pohnpei Chief
Ewiniar*	EE-win-yar	Chuuk traditional storm God
Fitow	FEE-tow	Yapese name for a beautiful fragrant flower
Mitag	ME-tok	"My eyes", a Yapese woman's name
Soulik	SOW-lick	Traditional Pohnpei Chief's title
Nanmadol	nan-MA-dol	A famous Pohnpei ruin, the "Venice of the Pacific"
Rananim	RAN-a-nim(nimble)	Chuukese word for "Hello"
Guchol	goo-CHOL	Yapese word for the spice Tumeric

Philippines

This table shows the meaning of tropical cyclone names which are contributed by Philippines. The first column shows the name, the second column shows the pronunciation and the third column shows the meaning.
Name	Pronunciation	Meaning
Bilis	BEE-LEES	Speed; fleetness
Cimaron	SEE-MAH-RON	Philippine wild ox
Danas	DAH-NAS	To experience; to feel
Hagibis	HA-GEE-BEES	Swift; fast
Hagupit	HA-GOO-PEET	Lash; flog
Molave	-	A popular hard wood used in furniture
Lupit	LOO-PEET	Cruel; viciousness
Malakas	MAH-LAH-KAS	Strong; powerful
Talas	TAH-LAS	Sharpness; acuteness
Talim	TAH-LEEM	Sharp or cutting edge

Republic of Korea

This table shows the meaning of tropical cyclone names which are contributed by Republic of Korea. The first column shows the name, the second column shows the pronunciation and the third column shows the meaning.
Name	Pronunciation	Meaning
Chebi	je-bi	A swallow. A small bird with long wings and a forked tail that eats insects, which visits Korea in Spring.
Noguri	neo-gu-ri	A raccoon dog; a cunning animal. A small greyish-brown animal with black markings on its face and its thick furry tail.
Kaemi*	gae-mi	An ant. A very small insect that lives in highly organized groups. It often appears in Korean fairy tales as a symbol of diligence.
Koni	go-ni	A swan; symbol of loyalty A large graceful, usually white, bird with a long thin neck that lives on rivers, lakes, etc. It flies to Korea from Siberia in winter.
Megi	me-gi	A catfish. A large fish found mainly in rivers, lakes, etc, with long whiskers round its mouth. It is related to the feelings of getting wet.
Nabi	na-bi	A butterfly. An insect with a long thin body and four usually brightly coloured wings. There is a belief that yellow butterfly brings good fortune.
Nari	na-ri	A lily. A kind of plant which grows from a bulb, with large white or coloured flowers, commonly found in Korea in summer.
Noru	no-ru	A roe deer; a kind animal. A type of small deer living in the wild forest.
Changmi	jang-mi	A rose; symbol of fashion. A sweet-smelling flower that grows on a bush and usually has thorns on its stems.
Sudal	su-dal	An otter. A small animal that has four webbed feet, a flat tail and thick brown fur, living on the edge of a river.

Thailand

This table shows the meaning of tropical cyclone names which are contributed by Thailand. The first column shows the name and the second column shows the meaning.
Name	Meaning
Kulap	Rose
Prapiroon	God of rain
Khanun	Thai fruit (Jackfruit)
Durian	Favourite fruit of Thai people (Durio zibethinus)
Mekkhala	Angel of thunder
Chaba	Tropical flower (the shoeflower, genus Hibicus)
Morakot	Emerald
Wipha	Name of woman
Nida	Name of woman
Rammasun	God of thunder

USA

This table shows the meaning of tropical cyclone names which are contributed by USA. The first column shows the name, the second column shows the pronunciation and the third column shows the meaning.
Name	Pronunciation	Meaning
Utor	oo-TORE	Marshallese word for "squall line"
Aere	-	Marshallese word for "storm"
Matmo	-	Heavy rain
Omais	OH-mice	Palauan word for "wandering around"
Etau	A-tau	Palauan word for "storm cloud"
Higos	HEE-gos	Chamorro word for the fruit "fig"
Roke	row-KEE	Chamorro man's name
Francisco	FRAN-cis-co	Chamorro man's name
Maria	MA-ree-ah	Chamorro woman's name
Vicente	ve-CEN-tee	Chamorro man's name

Viet Nam

This table shows the meaning of tropical cyclone names which are contributed by Vietnam. The first column shows the name and the second column shows the meaning.
Name	Meaning
Saola	A rare precious species of animal recently found in the western part of Hatinh province (Central Viet Nam) and is "protected" in Viet Nam.
Sonca	A kind of singing bird with beautiful twittering, lives in mountainous areas.
Trami	A kind of tree belonging to the rose family, its flowers are pink or red without perfume, is used as decorative tree.
Saomai	Name of planet Venus.
Lekima	A kind of tree whose fruit has only one seed surrounded by yellow pulp which looks like a yolk.
Bavi	A mountain chain in Hatay province (about 40 km west of Hanoi) with its peak of 1281 m, where there is a national forest.
Conson	A picturesque place of Haihung province, consists of mountain, pine forest, streams, temples, pagodas and many historical monuments.
Songda	A branch of the Red river (the biggest one in northern Viet Nam) which originates from China, is characterized by falls and waterfalls with high hydroelectric potential.
Vamco	A river in the southwestern part of Viet Nam and originates from Cambodia.
Halong	A famous picturesque place in Viet Nam which was claimed heritage by UNESCO, lies in the Bacbo Gulf and consists of more than 1,000 isles, most of them are limestone islands.

* Spelling slightly modified at the request of the originating country