Boy name
Aang name meaning
“elder brother”
Aang is a masculine Sundanese name commonly linked to familiar forms of aa or akang, meaning elder brother. Its origin connects it with an affectionate form of address. Aang developed both as a nickname and as an independent name, allowing the same form to serve either naming role.
What does Aang mean?
Elder brother
In Indonesian: kakak laki-laki
Origin and cultural usage of Aang
A Sundanese name commonly linked to familiar forms of aa or akang, 'elder brother'. Aang developed as both a nickname and an independent name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Aang
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Aang, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Aang: elder brother
- Yayang: darling; beloved
- Mardiono: to cultivate, to strive for
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Meaning of each word
- Aang: elder brother
- Juang: striving to achieve a goal
- Purwa: beginning, that which comes first
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Aang Minang
Meaning of each word
- Aang: elder brother
- Minang: short designation for Minangkabau
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Meaning of each word
- Prang: war, battle
- Aang: elder brother
- Tangguh: resilient, tenacious through difficulty
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Aang Widyantoro
Meaning of each word
- Aang: elder brother
- Widyantoro: knowledge
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Meaning of each word
- Aang: elder brother
- Sugihono: wealthy; prosperous
- Kuya: a tortoise or turtle
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How to pronounce Aang
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aʔaŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮃᮀ |
Is Aang a boy’s name?
Yes, Aang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Aang ranks #1,770 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Aang
Famous people named Aang
- Aang Kunaefi · b. 1922
- Aang Suparman · b. 1984
- Aang Hamid Suganda · b. 1942
- Aang Witarsa · b. 1930
- A'ang Subiyakto · b. 1976
- Aang Abu Bakar
- Aang Anwarudin · b. 1978
- Aang Darajat · b. 1957
- Aang Kunaepi · b. 1986
- Aang Rusli Ubaidillah · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Aang
What is the meaning of Aang?
Aang means elder brother. A Sundanese name commonly linked to familiar forms of aa or akang, 'elder brother'. Aang developed as both a nickname and an independent name.
Is Aang a boy’s name?
Yes, Aang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Aang?
Aang is of Sundanese origin.
How many syllables does Aang have?
Aang has 2 syllables (A-ang) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Aang?
Aang ranks #1,770 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Aang?
Some ideas: Aang Yayang Mardiono; Aang Juang Purwa; Aang Minang.
Famous people named Aang?
Notable people named Aang include Aang Kunaefi, Aang Suparman, Aang Hamid Suganda.
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