Supaya
Title given to the daughters of the Chief Queen
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Supaya (Burmese: စုဖုရား, 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.[1] It is said that there were only 8 princesses given the title of Supaya during the reign of King Mindon.[2] This royal title is "Princess Royal".
Recipients
The awarded eight princesses during the reign of King Mindon are as follows.
| No. | Title | Photo | Mother | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mai Naung Supayagyi |  |
The Queen of the Central Palace, Hsinbyumashin | [3] |
| 2 | Myadaung Supayalat |  |
[3] | |
| 3 | Yamethin Supayalay |  |
[3] | |
| 4 | Pakhangyi Supaya |  |
King Thibaw's mother Laungshe Mibaya | [4] |
| 5 | Meiktila Supaya |  |
[5] | |
| 6 | Mingin Supaya |  |
Magway Mibaya | [6] |
| 7 | Pyinzi Supaya |  |
[7] | |
| 8 | Salin Supaya[note 1] |  |
Limban Mibaya | [8] |
Notes
- Salin 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".