Boy name
Bangun name meaning
“rise, awaken from sleep”
Bangun is a masculine name commonly linked to bangun in Malay, Indonesian, and Javanese, meaning “rise” or “awaken from sleep.” Its given-name meaning follows that shared word. The same form also occurs as a Karo clan name, alongside its use as a masculine given name.
What does Bangun mean?
Rise, awaken from sleep
In Indonesian: bangkit, terjaga dari tidur
Origin and cultural usage of Bangun
Related to bangun in Malay, Indonesian, and Javanese, meaning to rise or awaken. The same form also occurs as a Karo clan name.
| Linguistic origin | Malay, Indonesian, Javanese |
|---|---|
| Starts with | B · Ba |
Name combinations with Bangun
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bangun, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Bangun as a first name
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Bangun Renaldi
Interpretation
May this child rise with counsel and power in hand.Meaning of each word
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
- Renaldi: counsel and power
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Interpretation
May this child rise foremost in upholding law and justice.Meaning of each word
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
- Hutama: foremost, most excellent
- Maruhum: upholding law and justice
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Bangun Kelvin
Interpretation
A picture of awakening beside the flowing waters of the River Kelvin.Meaning of each word
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
- Kelvin: the River Kelvin
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Bangun Cahyo
Interpretation
May this child rise and bring light into life.Meaning of each word
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
- Cahyo: light, radiance
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Bangun Aditya
Interpretation
A picture of someone awakening as the morning sun appears.Meaning of each word
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Bangun Aldiansyah
Interpretation
May this child rise to become a king or ruler.Meaning of each word
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
- Aldiansyah: king, ruler
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Interpretation
A picture of brilliant light rising over a valley between hills.Meaning of each word
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Dean: valley, land between hills
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Bangun Juang
Interpretation
May this child rise and strive hard to reach a goal.Meaning of each word
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
- Juang: striving to achieve a goal
Bangun as a middle name
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Interpretation
May each day bring an awakening to fulfill a pledge of loyalty.Meaning of each word
- Dino: day
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
- Prastyo: pledge or oath of loyalty
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Interpretation
May this child rise as someone who is granted victory.Meaning of each word
- Senjaya: victory, success
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
- Wanto: possessing, endowed with
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Interpretation
May this child rise with experience and continue to grow.Meaning of each word
- Aldi: old, experienced
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
- Wardono: growth or increase
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Interpretation
A picture of a person awakening as September comes around.Meaning of each word
- Septian: associated with the month of September
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
- Nara: human being, person
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Interpretation
May this child become a man who rises after loss.Meaning of each word
- Agam: male; sturdy and strong
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
- Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
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Interpretation
May this child rise with counsel, power, and purity.Meaning of each word
- Renaldo: counsel and rule
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
- Fitriadi: innate nature or purity; excellence
Bangun as a last name
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Interpretation
May this child rise with brilliance and become someone useful.Meaning of each word
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
- Gugun: useful, possessing merit
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
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Putra Bangun
Interpretation
May this child be a son who rises in life.Meaning of each word
- Putra: son; royal prince
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
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Putrajaya Bangun
Interpretation
May this child become a son who rises and triumphs.Meaning of each word
- Putrajaya: a victorious son
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
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Interpretation
May this child become a man who rises with counsel and power.Meaning of each word
- Agam: male; sturdy and strong
- Renaldo: counsel and rule
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
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Arjuna Bangun
Interpretation
A picture of someone rising with a bright, white radiance.Meaning of each word
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
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Interpretation
May this child rise as a king of kings bringing restoration.Meaning of each word
- Rajendra: king among kings
- Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
- Bangun: rise, awaken from sleep
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How to pronounce Bangun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /baŋun/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦔꦸꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮍᮥᮔ᮪ |
Is Bangun a boy’s name?
Yes, Bangun is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bangun ranks #462 among boy names in our data sample (44 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Bangun
Famous people named Bangun
- Bangun Nawoko · b. 1969
- Bangun Permana · b. 1986
- A. P. Bangun · b. 1966
- Bangun · b. 1968
- Bangun Muhamad Ismail
- Bangun P.W. Marpaung · b. 1966
- Bangun Prasojo · b. 1991
- Bangun Rajagukguk
- Bangun Serbio Tambarmalemta · b. 1995
- Bangun Silaban · b. 1965
- Bangun Simanjuntak · b. 1960
- Bangun Surartono
FAQ about the name Bangun
What is the meaning of Bangun?
Bangun means rise, awaken from sleep. Related to bangun in Malay, Indonesian, and Javanese, meaning to rise or awaken. The same form also occurs as a Karo clan name.
Is Bangun a boy’s name?
Yes, Bangun is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Bangun?
Bangun is of Malay, Indonesian and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Bangun have?
Bangun has 2 syllables (Ba-ngun) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Bangun?
Bangun ranks #462 among boy names in our data sample (44 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Bangun?
Some ideas: Bangun Renaldi; Dino Bangun Prastyo; Teja Gugun Bangun.
Famous people named Bangun?
Notable people named Bangun include Bangun Nawoko, Bangun Permana, A. P. Bangun.
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