No. 4,505 in Catalan
na
"Na" is a Catalan honorific title for women, similar to "Miss" or "Lady."
In a sentence
Na Maria és la millor ballarina del poble.
Miss Maria is the best dancer in the village.
Here, 'na' is used as an honorific, denoting respect for a female individual.
La casa on viu Na Joana és molt antiga.
The house where Miss Joana lives is very old.
'Na' is here used similarly to 'Miss', showing politeness and respect.
Ahir vaig veure Na Carme al mercat.
Yesterday I saw Miss Carme at the market.
This usage is consistent in polite reference to women, often used with their first name.
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