Boy name
Buang name meaning
“discarding or casting something away”
Buang is a masculine name commonly linked to the Malay and Indonesian word buang, meaning to discard or cast something away. The same word also occurs as a traditional personal name. Its use as a name draws on that word and its meaning of discarding or releasing something.
What does Buang mean?
Discarding or casting something away
In Indonesian: melepaskan atau menyingkirkan sesuatu
Origin and cultural usage of Buang
From Malay and Indonesian buang, meaning to discard something. The word also occurs as a traditional personal name.
| Linguistic origin | Malay, Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Starts with | B · Bu |
Name combinations with Buang
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Buang, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Buang: discarding or casting something away
- Pramudita: joyful, delighted
- Kamadjaja: victory of love
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Meaning of each word
- Buang: discarding or casting something away
- Guntoro: thunder
- Awal: first, the beginning
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Buang Syailendra
Meaning of each word
- Buang: discarding or casting something away
- Syailendra: lord of the mountains
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Meaning of each word
- Pramana: measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Buang: discarding or casting something away
- Tangguh: resilient, tenacious through difficulty
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Buang Wiria
Meaning of each word
- Buang: discarding or casting something away
- Wiria: courage, vigor or strength
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Meaning of each word
- Buang: discarding or casting something away
- Suharyo: good and noble
- Pradana: the foremost, a leader
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How to pronounce Buang
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /buaŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦸꦲꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮥᮃᮀ |
Is Buang a boy’s name?
Yes, Buang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Buang ranks #2,420 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Buang
Famous people named Buang
- Ab. Buang Buamonabot · b. 1966
- Buang Sembang · b. 1967
- Buang Yahya · b. 1968
- Buang Yusuf · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Buang
What is the meaning of Buang?
Buang means discarding or casting something away. From Malay and Indonesian buang, meaning to discard something. The word also occurs as a traditional personal name.
Is Buang a boy’s name?
Yes, Buang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Buang?
Buang is of Malay and Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Buang have?
Buang has 2 syllables (Bu-ang) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Buang?
Buang ranks #2,420 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Buang?
Some ideas: Buang Pramudita Kamadjaja; Buang Guntoro Awal; Buang Syailendra.
Famous people named Buang?
Notable people named Buang include Ab. Buang Buamonabot, Buang Sembang, Buang Yahya.
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