むら

Etymology 1
Analyzed by some references as an alternative form or older form of, itself traceable to classical verb , modern form.

First cited in the  of 712.

Noun

 * 1)  gathering, grouping

Affix

 * 1)  gathering, grouping

Usage notes
Often found as a compounding element, as either prefix as in or suffix as in.

Etymology 2
From, from.

Either formed from the nominalization of, or from. In 🇨🇬 toponyms, this appears with the phonetic spelling 牟羅 (*mura). Compare 🇨🇬, also possibly cognate with.

Noun

 * 1)  village

Etymology 3
Ultimate derivation. Perhaps sound-symbolic.

First cited to a text from 1275.

Noun

 * 1)  a design like marble or spots
 * 2)  having variation or fluctuation