In English, the country is popularly known as either "Burma" or "Myanmar" i/mjnmr/. Both these names are derived from the name of the majority Burmese Bamar ethnic group. Myanmar is considered to be the literary form of the name of the group, while Burma is derived from "Bamar", the colloquial form of the group's name. Depending on the register used, the pronunciation would be Bama (pronounced: [bma]) or Myamah (pronounced: [mjma]). The name Burma has been in use in English since the 18th century.
If it is possible to answer this question, answer it for me (else, reply "unanswerable"): Where did the name Burma originate from ?
names are derived from the name of the majority Burmese Bamar ethnic group