Boy name
Ambo name meaning
“father”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #778
Ambo is a masculine name commonly linked to the Bugis word ambo, meaning father. The same word is also used as a form of address and as an element in names. Its meaning follows that Bugis term and its use in addressing a father.
What does Ambo mean?
Father
In Indonesian: ayah, bapak
Origin and cultural usage of Ambo
Ambo is commonly linked to Bugis ambo, meaning 'father', also used as a form of address and a name element.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Common in | Bugis |
| Starts with | A · Am |
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 Ambo
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ambo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ambo: father
- Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent
- Kasturi: musk used as a fragrance
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Ambo Cahyo Oktavianto
Meaning of each word
- Ambo: father
- Cahyo: light, radiance
- Oktavianto: associated with the eighth position
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Ambo Widada
Meaning of each word
- Ambo: father
- Widada: safe and well
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Meaning of each word
- Hapsoro: male celestial being
- Ambo: father
- Sukarmin: doing good; working well
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Ambo Prana
Meaning of each word
- Ambo: father
- Prana: breath, vital force
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Meaning of each word
- Ambo: father
- Gindo: the honored one
- Mahesa: buffalo
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How to pronounce Ambo
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ambo/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦩ꧀ꦧꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮙ᮪ᮘᮧ |
Is Ambo a boy’s name?
Yes, Ambo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ambo ranks #778 among boy names in our data sample (25 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ambo
Famous people named Ambo
- Ambo Dalle · b. 1900
- Ambo Tang · b. 1970
- Ambo Angka
- Ambo Asse · b. 1958
- Ambo Dai · b. 1968
- Ambo Dalle · b. 1959
- Ambo Dalle · b. 1972
- Ambo Dalle · b. 1960
- Ambo Enre · b. 1980
- Ambo Enre
- Ambo Intang · b. 1969
- Ambo Intang Azikin · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Ambo
What is the meaning of Ambo?
Ambo means father. Ambo is commonly linked to Bugis ambo, meaning 'father', also used as a form of address and a name element.
Is Ambo a boy’s name?
Yes, Ambo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ambo?
Ambo is of Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Ambo have?
Ambo has 2 syllables (Am-bo) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ambo?
Ambo ranks #778 among boy names in our data sample (25 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ambo?
Some ideas: Ambo Septiadi Kasturi; Ambo Cahyo Oktavianto; Ambo Widada.
Famous people named Ambo?
Notable people named Ambo include Ambo Dalle, Ambo Tang, Ambo Angka.
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