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Sundanese names

153 names

153 names that are common in Sundanese naming traditions. Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background. Boy Names only · Girl Names only

Sundanese names: list with meanings

Guide

Understanding the range of Sundanese given names

This collection contains 86 Sundanese names, bringing together affectionate forms and names with other distinct meanings. Use it to explore Sundanese naming traditions without treating a cultural label as proof of anyone’s identity or background.

Affection is part of the vocabulary

Ade means “younger sibling, an affectionate address,” and Neneng means “an affectionate address for a girl.” Read these as meanings rather than literal descriptions of every bearer.
Origins can overlap

Mulyana, meaning “noble and dignified,” has Sanskrit, Javanese, and Sundanese origin labels. Inclusion in this collection does not imply an exclusive linguistic origin.
Meaning and classification are separate

Endang is listed as unisex, with the meaning “female ascetic.” A gendered word in a meaning does not replace the entry’s usage classification.

Notice the difference between affection and description

For readers comparing Sundanese baby names, affectionate meanings offer a particular point of interest. Ade means “younger sibling, an affectionate address,” while Dede means “younger sibling, dear little child.” The wording matters: an affectionate address is a way of expressing closeness, not evidence of someone’s age or position in a family. Compare what you like about each meaning and sound. Avoid turning the shared reference to a younger sibling into a rule about who may carry either name.

Explore cultural usage without assuming exclusive roots

Sundanese names in this collection do not all share the same set of linguistic origins. Asep, meaning “handsome, good-looking,” has a Sundanese origin label. Nugraha, meaning “grace, a gracious gift,” has Javanese, Old Javanese, and Sanskrit origin labels. Old Javanese refers here to an earlier form of the Javanese language. The origin index offers another route through these distinctions. A cultural association describes the name’s usage; it cannot establish a bearer’s ethnicity, religion, home region, or family customs.

Keep each entry’s meaning and qualifications together

Comparing Asih, meaning “affection and caring,” with Komalasari, meaning “precious essence of a jewel,” reveals different kinds of imagery. You may prefer an expression of care or an image centred on a jewel, but neither predicts a person’s character or worth. Read the methodology for the editorial approach. When sharing a favourite, preserve the entry’s wording rather than expanding it into an unsupported cultural explanation.

Compare Sundanese names with attention to context

Group affectionate-address meanings together before comparing them with descriptive meanings.
Do not infer age or family position from Ade, Dede, or Ujang.
Check gender classifications separately from gendered wording within a meaning.
Keep multi-origin labels intact when recording a favourite.
Note pronunciation questions and check them before settling on a spelling.

Frequently asked questions

Does a Sundanese name mean someone is Sundanese?

No. The culture label records where a name is common. It does not identify an individual’s ethnicity or background.

Are affectionate names only suitable for children?

The meaning alone does not establish an age restriction. An affectionate sense should not be treated as evidence of a bearer’s age.

Why is Endang listed as unisex?

Its usage classification and its meaning describe different aspects of the entry. Read “female ascetic” as the supplied meaning without using it to override the unisex label.

Are the meanings reviewed?

Yes.