Those bearing the noble Scottish feminine given name of Toyah will be proud to know that it is distinguished throughout history. It's meaning derives from "toy", a woman's headdress with flaps that hang over the shoulder. Other variations on the name are also Scottish.
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The Texas town of Toyah is the oldest town site (1881) in Reeves County, deriving it's name from an Indian word (tribe not indicated) meaning "flowing water".
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That is the correct spelling of the proper name Toyah (Toyah Wilcox and her band).
The cast of Toyah and Chase - 1998 includes: Toyah Willcox
Toyah Willcox was born on May 18, 1958.
Toyah Willcox was born on May 18, 1958.
Desire - Toyah album - was created in 1987.
Mayhem - Toyah album - was created in 1979.
Four from Toyah was created on 1981-02-14.
Four More from Toyah was created in 1981-10.
Anthem - Toyah album - was created on 1981-05-22.
Love Is the Law - Toyah album - was created in 1983.
Toyah Willcox is 53 years old (birthdate: May 18, 1958).
If it's Toyah Willcox you're talking about then no - it wasn't influenced by anything Asian.