Supaya


Supaya 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.TitlePhotoMotherReference
1Mai Naung SupayagyiThe Queen of the Central Palace, Hsinbyumashin
2Myadaung SupayalatThe Queen of the Central Palace, Hsinbyumashin
3Yamethin SupayalayThe Queen of the Central Palace, Hsinbyumashin
4Pakhangyi SupayaKing Thibaw's mother Laungshe Mibaya
5Meiktila SupayaKing Thibaw's mother Laungshe Mibaya
6Mingin SupayaMagway Mibaya
7Pyinzi SupayaMagway Mibaya
8Salin SupayaLimban Mibaya