Girl name
Anggrek name meaning
“flower of the orchid family”
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare
Anggrek is a feminine name of Indonesian origin meaning a flower of the orchid family. It is taken directly from anggrek, the Indonesian word for an orchid. The source word is also related to Javanese anggrék and Malay anggerik, connecting the name with related forms in those languages.
What does Anggrek mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Anggrek
Taken from Indonesian anggrek, the word for an orchid. The word is related to Javanese anggrék and Malay anggerik.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Javanese, Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | A · An |
How to pronounce Anggrek
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aŋrɛʔ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦁꦒꦿꦺꦏ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮀᮌ᮪ᮛᮨᮊ᮪ |
Is Anggrek a girl’s name?
Yes, Anggrek is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Anggrek is rare in our data sample.
Names with related meanings
- Sari♀Essential substance
- Kusuma♂♀A blooming flower
- Puspita♀Flowering, adorned with flowers
- Susi♀Lily flower
- Lili♂♀Lily flower
- Rosita♀Little rose
- Puspa♀A blooming flower
- Bunga♀Blossom of a plant
- Puspitasari♀Flower essence, essence of floral beauty
- Rosa♀Rose flower
- Kusumawati♀One who possesses flowers
- Lily♀Lily flower
FAQ about the name Anggrek
What is the meaning of Anggrek?
Anggrek means flower of the orchid family. Taken from Indonesian anggrek, the word for an orchid. The word is related to Javanese anggrék and Malay anggerik.
Is Anggrek a girl’s name?
Yes, Anggrek is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Anggrek?
Anggrek is of Indonesian, Javanese and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Anggrek have?
Anggrek has 2 syllables (Ang-grek) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Anggrek?
Anggrek is rare in our data sample.
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