Unisex name
Awang name meaning
“boy; honorific form of address”
Awang is a name used for boys and girls, commonly linked to Malay awang, meaning ‘boy’ or an honorific form of address. In Malay usage, the word addresses males and can serve as a name element or title. A separate awang refers to the space above or sky.
What does Awang mean?
Boy; honorific form of address
In Indonesian: anak laki-laki; sapaan kehormatan
Origin and cultural usage of Awang
In Malay usage, awang is a male form of address that can function as a name or title. A separate awang refers to the space above or the sky.
Name combinations with Awang
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Awang, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Awang: boy; honorific form of address
- Kusuma: a blooming flower
- Rudianto: famous wolf
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Meaning of each word
- Awang: boy; honorific form of address
- Rino: day or daytime
- Budiarso: intellect and intention
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Awang Laksmana
Meaning of each word
- Awang: boy; honorific form of address
- Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
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Widyantoro Awang Banu
Meaning of each word
- Widyantoro: knowledge
- Awang: boy; honorific form of address
- Banu: sun
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Awang Ravi
Meaning of each word
- Awang: boy; honorific form of address
- Ravi: the shining sun
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Awang Heriansyah Uji
Meaning of each word
- Awang: boy; honorific form of address
- Heriansyah: ruler of the home; king
- Uji: test, trial
How to pronounce Awang
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /awaŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦮꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮝᮀ |
Is Awang a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Awang is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 69% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Awang ranks #136 among unisex names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Awang
Famous people named Awang
- Awang Faroek Ishak · b. 1948
- Awang Darmawan · b. 1951
- Awang Faisjal · b. 1932
- Awang Ferdian Hidayat · b. 1975
- Awang Ishak · b. 1949
- Awang Joko Rumitro
- Awang Kurniawan
- Awang Anwarudin · b. 1958
- Awang Dermawan · b. 1969
- Awang Faisal
- Awang Munawar
- Awang Notoprawiro · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Awang
What is the meaning of Awang?
Awang means boy; honorific form of address. In Malay usage, awang is a male form of address that can function as a name or title. A separate awang refers to the space above or the sky.
Is Awang a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Awang is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 69% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Awang?
Awang is of Malay origin.
How many syllables does Awang have?
Awang has 2 syllables (A-wang) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Awang?
Awang ranks #136 among unisex names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Awang?
Some ideas: Awang Kusuma Rudianto; Awang Rino Budiarso; Awang Laksmana.
Famous people named Awang?
Notable people named Awang include Awang Faroek Ishak, Awang Darmawan, Awang Faisjal.
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