Languages of Guam - Months

Months

Before the Spanish-based 12-month calendar became predominant, the Chamoru 13-month lunar calendar was commonly used. The first month in the left column below corresponds with January. On the right are the Spanish-based months.

1 Tumaiguini
2 Maimu'
3 Umatalaf
4 Lumuhu
5 Makmamao
6 Fananaf/Mananaf
7 Semu
8 Tenhos
9 Lumamlam
10 Fangualu/Fa'gualu
11 Sumongsong
12 Umayanggan
13 Umagahaf
January Eneru
February Febreru
March Matsu
April Abri'
May Mayu
June Huniu
July Huliu
August Agostu
September Septembri
October Oktubri
November Nubembri
December Disiembri

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