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Bau (name) means a surname of Chinese or German origin, and an abbreviation used for various institutions. Example: “Bau moved abroad to study architecture.”

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A surname of Chinese or German origin, and an abbreviation used for various institutions.
"Bau moved abroad to study architecture."
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_____ moved abroad to study architecture.

Etymology

Various origins: * Borrowed from German Bau, perhaps a short form of compounds with this element, such as Bauhofer or Baumann. * Borrowed from French Bau, perhaps a variant of Beau. * Variant of Bao, a surname of Chinese origin.

Origin: German

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What does “Bau” mean?
The word “Bau” means a surname of Chinese or German origin, and an abbreviation used for various institutions.
How do you use “Bau” in a sentence?
Here is “Bau” used in a sentence: “Bau moved abroad to study architecture.”
What part of speech is “Bau”?
“Bau” is a name.
What is the meaning of Bau?
"Bau" (name) means a surname of Chinese or German origin, and an abbreviation used for various institutions.

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