Boy name
Adek name meaning
“a younger sibling”
Adek is a masculine name from Malay and Indonesian meaning a younger sibling. It comes from a colloquial form of adik, the kinship word for a younger brother or sister. Alongside its conversational use, Adek also serves as a nickname and as a given name.
What does Adek mean?
A younger sibling
In Indonesian: saudara yang lebih muda
Origin and cultural usage of Adek
A colloquial form of adik in Malay and Indonesian, meaning a younger sibling. This kinship term is also used as a nickname and given name.
| Linguistic origin | Malay, Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Starts with | A · Ad |
Name combinations with Adek
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Adek, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Adek: a younger sibling
- Pria: adult man
- Noven: born in November
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Meaning of each word
- Adek: a younger sibling
- Harta: wealth, valuable possessions
- Triyanto: three; third child
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Adek Nofrizal
Meaning of each word
- Adek: a younger sibling
- Nofrizal: associated with November
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Meaning of each word
- Triadi: third and excellent
- Adek: a younger sibling
- Senjaya: victory, success
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Adek Wardono
Meaning of each word
- Adek: a younger sibling
- Wardono: growth or increase
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Meaning of each word
- Adek: a younger sibling
- Mulya: noble, honored, highly valued
- Patra: leaf, written sheet
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How to pronounce Adek
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /adɛʔ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦢꦺꦏ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮓᮨᮊ᮪ |
Is Adek a boy’s name?
Yes, Adek is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Adek ranks #1,933 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Adek
- Ade♂♀Younger sibling, an affectionate address
- Alek♂Defender of humankind
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Asep♂Handsome, good-looking
- Adam♂Human, humankind
- Alex♂Defender of humankind
- Adhi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Adji♂Valuable
- Ady♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Adri♂A mountain, a large rock
- Acep♂An affectionate address for a boy
- Adil♂Just, impartial
Famous people named Adek
- Adek Alwi · b. 1953
- Adek Chandra Kurniawan
- Adek Erfil Manurung · b. 1975
- Adek Irwan · b. 1986
- Adek Maksiarni · b. 1964
- Adek Oktaviano · b. 1987
- Adek Prakasa
- Adek Saputra · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Adek
What is the meaning of Adek?
Adek means a younger sibling. A colloquial form of adik in Malay and Indonesian, meaning a younger sibling. This kinship term is also used as a nickname and given name.
Is Adek a boy’s name?
Yes, Adek is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Adek?
Adek is of Malay and Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Adek have?
Adek has 2 syllables (A-dek) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Adek?
Adek ranks #1,933 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Adek?
Some ideas: Adek Pria Noven; Adek Harta Triyanto; Adek Nofrizal.
Famous people named Adek?
Notable people named Adek include Adek Alwi, Adek Chandra Kurniawan, Adek Erfil Manurung.
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