BUA

Bua is a term that appears in several languages and regions with different meanings, and it can refer to a place, a linguistic term, or a personal name.

In geography, Bua Province is a province of Fiji, located on the island of Vanua Levu in the Northern Division. The name is used for the provincial region and its associated administrative districts.

In language, bua is the romanized form of the Thai word บัว, meaning lotus, a common symbol in Thai culture and a component of many place names and personal names. In Vietnamese, bùa (with diacritics) denotes a talisman or amulet; when diacritics are omitted, the term can appear as bua in non-accented text.

As a personal name, Bua is used as a given name or surname in various cultures, with origins and meanings that vary by locale and language.

Other occasional uses include geographical or organizational names that incorporate the syllable "Bua." The term’s meaning thus depends heavily on context, spanning geography, language, and personal naming traditions.