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The Uniqueness of Wamena, Whose Name Means "Piglet": It Started From a Misunderstanding

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The name Wamena in Jayawijaya is said to have originated from a misunderstanding between local residents and the Dutch. Wamena translates to "piglet."
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The Uniqueness of Wamena, Whose Name Means "Piglet": It Started From a Misunderstanding

The name Wamena in Jayawijaya is said to have originated from a misunderstanding between local residents and the Dutch. Wamena translates to "piglet."

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goodnewsfromindonesia.id broke the news on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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