Boy name
Amang name meaning
“father; uncle”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #3,170
Amang is a masculine name commonly linked to kinship terms meaning father or uncle. In Batak languages, amang means father, while Sundanese uses the same form for an uncle. As a given name, Amang takes its meaning from either of these two linguistic uses.
What does Amang mean?
Father; uncle
In Indonesian: ayah; paman
Origin and cultural usage of Amang
Amang means father in Batak languages, while in Sundanese it is used for an uncle. As a name, its meaning may follow either kinship term.
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 Amang
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Amang, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Amang: father; uncle
- Sulistya: beautiful and pleasing to behold
- Tompo: to receive, to accept
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Meaning of each word
- Amang: father; uncle
- Rebo: Wednesday
- Prabu: king, ruler
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Amang Hutama
Meaning of each word
- Amang: father; uncle
- Hutama: foremost, most excellent
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Meaning of each word
- Tahi: intention, plan
- Amang: father; uncle
- Pramudya: joy and delight
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Amang Sanjoto
Meaning of each word
- Amang: father; uncle
- Sanjoto: weapon, defensive equipment
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Meaning of each word
- Amang: father; uncle
- Yudha: war, battle
- Vidi: order, destiny
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How to pronounce Amang
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /amaŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦩꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮙᮀ |
Is Amang a boy’s name?
Yes, Amang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Amang ranks #3,170 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Amang
Famous people named Amang
- Amang Rahman Jubair · b. 1931
- A. Amang Pawennari · b. 1964
- Amang Syafrudin · b. 1964
- K.H. Amang Syafrudin
FAQ about the name Amang
What is the meaning of Amang?
Amang means father; uncle. Amang means father in Batak languages, while in Sundanese it is used for an uncle. As a name, its meaning may follow either kinship term.
Is Amang a boy’s name?
Yes, Amang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Amang?
Amang is of Indonesian and Sundanese origin.
How many syllables does Amang have?
Amang has 2 syllables (A-mang) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Amang?
Amang ranks #3,170 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Amang?
Some ideas: Amang Sulistya Tompo; Amang Rebo Prabu; Amang Hutama.
Famous people named Amang?
Notable people named Amang include Amang Rahman Jubair, A. Amang Pawennari, Amang Syafrudin.
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