Unisex name
Ageng name meaning
“great, grand”
Ageng is a Javanese name used for boys and girls, meaning great or grand. It comes from ageng, a polite-register Javanese word expressing large size or greatness. Beyond its use as a given name, the word also occurs in traditional titles.
What does Ageng mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ageng
From Javanese ageng, a polite-register word expressing greatness or large size. It also occurs in traditional titles.
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 Ageng
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ageng, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ageng: great, grand
- Daya: strength or ability
- Setyadi: faithful and excellent
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Ageng Kasturi Yuliantoro
Meaning of each word
- Ageng: great, grand
- Kasturi: musk used as a fragrance
- Yuliantoro: associated with July
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Ageng Idaman
Meaning of each word
- Ageng: great, grand
- Idaman: something deeply desired
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Meaning of each word
- Pranyoto: real, evident
- Ageng: great, grand
- Ravi: the shining sun
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Ageng Dirgantara
Meaning of each word
- Ageng: great, grand
- Dirgantara: the vast expanse of the sky
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Ageng Syailendra Krisno
Meaning of each word
- Ageng: great, grand
- Syailendra: lord of the mountains
- Krisno: black or dark-colored
How to pronounce Ageng
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /agɛŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦒꦺꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮌᮨᮀ |
Is Ageng a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ageng is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 69% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Ageng ranks #226 among unisex names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ageng
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agus♂Great, venerable
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Bambang♂A young nobleman or warrior
- Agung♂Great, exalted, majestic
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Maulana♂Our lord, our protector
- Effendi♂Sir, a respectful designation
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
Famous people named Ageng
- Ki Ageng Pandan Arang
- Ki Ageng Pengging Sepuh
- Ki Ageng Suryomentaram · b. 1892
- Ki Ageng Mirah
- Ki Ageng Widyanto Suryo · b. 1949
- Ageng Khoirul Muna · b. 1997
- Ageng Kiwi · b. 1973
- Ageng Wahono · b. 1973
- Ki Ageng Ranggasasana
- Nyi Ageng Dewi Alfiah
FAQ about the name Ageng
What is the meaning of Ageng?
Ageng means great, grand. From Javanese ageng, a polite-register word expressing greatness or large size. It also occurs in traditional titles.
Is Ageng a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ageng is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 69% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ageng?
Ageng is of Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Ageng have?
Ageng has 2 syllables (A-geng) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ageng?
Ageng ranks #226 among unisex names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ageng?
Some ideas: Ageng Daya Setyadi; Ageng Kasturi Yuliantoro; Ageng Idaman.
Famous people named Ageng?
Notable people named Ageng include Ki Ageng Pandan Arang, Ki Ageng Pengging Sepuh, Ki Ageng Suryomentaram.
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