What Does Tikna Mora Mean in Romany Gypsy?
Speaking to Digital Spy, Peaky Blinders showrunner Knight has revealed the meaning of the premonition, saying: “It's difficult to translate from the Romani, but it means 'devil'. “It means a bit more than that, but yeah.

What does Tikna Mora mean in gypsy?

They report that "Tickna" means little girl or daughter. Meanwhile, "Beng" is a supernatural being, often seen as the devil, and "Mora" translates to friend (according to the only existing Romani glossary that lists it).

What is Tikna Mora in Romany?

Speaking to Digital Spy, the show's creator, Steven Knight, confirmed that the Romani words “Tickna mora o'beng” basically translates to “devil”.
James H. Sterling

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