Boy name
Agam name meaning
“male; sturdy and strong”
Agam is a masculine name commonly linked to Acehnese agam, meaning male, or to the Malay and Indonesian adjective agam, describing a sturdy, strong build. These provide two possible linguistic sources for the same spelling, with meanings connected respectively to maleness and physical strength.
What does Agam mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Agam
Agam may derive from Acehnese agam, meaning male, or the Malay and Indonesian adjective describing a sturdy, strong build.
| Linguistic origin | Malay, Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Common in | Acehnese |
| Starts with | A · Ag |
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Name combinations with Agam
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Agam, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Agam: male; sturdy and strong
- Pramana: measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Susetya: deeply faithful, steadfast
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Meaning of each word
- Agam: male; sturdy and strong
- Inu: prince; royal son
- Mahar: a gift stipulated in marriage
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Agam Prakasa
Meaning of each word
- Agam: male; sturdy and strong
- Prakasa: light, bright radiance
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Meaning of each word
- Jalu: man; rooster's spur
- Agam: male; sturdy and strong
- Harta: wealth, valuable possessions
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Agam Prastyo
Meaning of each word
- Agam: male; sturdy and strong
- Prastyo: pledge or oath of loyalty
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Meaning of each word
- Agam: male; sturdy and strong
- Prahoro: tempest, great turmoil
- Mahardika: virtuous and knowledgeable
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How to pronounce Agam
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /agam/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦒꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮌᮙ᮪ |
Is Agam a boy’s name?
Yes, Agam is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Agam ranks #1,119 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Agam
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
Famous people named Agam
- Agam Wispi · b. 1930
- Agam Endrasmoro
- Agam Rinjani · b. 1988
- Agam Achmadi Simbolon · b. 1924
- Agam Dliya Ul-Haq · b. 1988
- Agam Suharto
- Agam Wardana · b. 1992
- Agam Yusrizal Tholib
FAQ about the name Agam
What is the meaning of Agam?
Agam means male; sturdy and strong. Agam may derive from Acehnese agam, meaning male, or the Malay and Indonesian adjective describing a sturdy, strong build.
Is Agam a boy’s name?
Yes, Agam is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Agam?
Agam is of Malay and Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Agam have?
Agam has 2 syllables (A-gam) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Agam?
Agam ranks #1,119 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Agam?
Some ideas: Agam Pramana Susetya; Agam Inu Mahar; Agam Prakasa.
Famous people named Agam?
Notable people named Agam include Agam Wispi, Agam Endrasmoro, Agam Rinjani.
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