Supaya (, also spelt suphaya) is the highest royal title for the Burmese royal princesses. The title is given only to the daughters of the Chief Queen, and those of blue-blooded queens. It is said that there were only 8 princesses given the title of Supaya during the reign of King Mindon. This royal title is "Princess Royal".
Recipients The awarded eight princesses during the reign of King Mindon are as follows.
No. TitlePhoto MotherReference 1 Mai Naung Supayagyi The Queen of the Central Palace, Hsinbyumashin 2 Myadaung Supayalat 3 Yamethin Supayalay 4 Pakhangyi Supaya King Thibaw's mother Laungshe Mibaya 5 Meiktila Supaya 6 Mingin Supaya Magway Mibaya 7 Pyinzi Supaya 8 Salin SupayaSalin Supaya was not a blue blood. However, King Mindon conferred the title of Supaya since she was the most dearest daughter of King Mindon, as the saying goes, "Son Kyapin, daughter Salin". Limban Mibaya
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See also
Burmese royal titles
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