Boy name
Buyung name meaning
“boy, affectionate form of address”
Buyung is a masculine name from Malay, meaning “boy” and serving as an affectionate form of address. Its source is the word buyung, a familiar way to address a boy that is also used as a name. This usage is known in Minangkabau tradition.
What does Buyung mean?
Boy, affectionate form of address
In Indonesian: anak laki-laki, panggilan sayang
Origin and cultural usage of Buyung
From Malay buyung, an affectionate address for a boy that is also used as a name. This use is familiar in Minangkabau tradition.
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 Buyung
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Buyung, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Buyung: boy, affectionate form of address
- Muni: sage, wise ascetic
- Putera: male child, son
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Buyung Krisno Febriyanto
Meaning of each word
- Buyung: boy, affectionate form of address
- Krisno: black or dark-colored
- Febriyanto: associated with February
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Buyung Tara
Meaning of each word
- Buyung: boy, affectionate form of address
- Tara: star in the sky
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Meaning of each word
- Wirajaya: a victorious hero
- Buyung: boy, affectionate form of address
- Radityo: the sun
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Buyung Manggala
Meaning of each word
- Buyung: boy, affectionate form of address
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
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Meaning of each word
- Buyung: boy, affectionate form of address
- Guruh: rumbling sound caused by lightning
- Krisno: black or dark-colored
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How to pronounce Buyung
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bujuŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦸꦪꦸꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮥᮚᮥᮀ |
Is Buyung a boy’s name?
Yes, Buyung is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Buyung ranks #1,360 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Buyung
Famous people named Buyung
- Buyung Lalana · b. 1958
- Buyung Achmad · b. 1965
- Buyung Atang · b. 1945
- Buyung Basyir · b. 1957
- Buyung Dwikora · b. 1964
- Buyung J. Puluhulawa
- Buyung Nasution · b. 1977
- Buyung Norman Aliya · b. 1985
- Buyung Sakti Hamel · b. 1961
- Buyung Sitompul · b. 1960
- Dt. Buyung Perkasa
- H. Buyung Marizal
FAQ about the name Buyung
What is the meaning of Buyung?
Buyung means boy, affectionate form of address. From Malay buyung, an affectionate address for a boy that is also used as a name. This use is familiar in Minangkabau tradition.
Is Buyung a boy’s name?
Yes, Buyung is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Buyung?
Buyung is of Malay origin.
How many syllables does Buyung have?
Buyung has 2 syllables (Bu-yung) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Buyung?
Buyung ranks #1,360 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Buyung?
Some ideas: Buyung Muni Putera; Buyung Krisno Febriyanto; Buyung Tara.
Famous people named Buyung?
Notable people named Buyung include Buyung Lalana, Buyung Achmad, Buyung Atang.
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