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Dedeh name meaning

“younger sibling, affectionate address”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/dədəh/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Sundanese
Syllables
2
Popularity
#858

Dedeh is a feminine name commonly linked to a Sundanese affectionate form meaning younger sibling or affectionate address. It is related to Dede or dédé, used when addressing a younger sibling or small child. The name therefore draws its meaning from an affectionate form of address.

What does Dedeh mean?

Younger sibling, affectionate address

In Indonesian: adik, sapaan penuh kasih

Origin and cultural usage of Dedeh

Probably a Sundanese affectionate form related to Dede or dédé, an address for a younger sibling or small child.

Linguistic originSundanese
Common inSundanese
Starts withD · De

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 Dedeh

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dedeh, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Dedeh Puspitasari Widya

    Meaning of each word

    • Dedeh: younger sibling, affectionate address
    • Puspitasari: flower essence, essence of floral beauty
    • Widya: knowledge, learning
  • Dedeh Permatasari Miranti

    Meaning of each word

    • Dedeh: younger sibling, affectionate address
    • Permatasari: essence of a jewel
    • Miranti: preparing, getting ready
  • Dedeh Nurlia

    Meaning of each word

    • Dedeh: younger sibling, affectionate address
    • Nurlia: light
  • Tyas Dedeh Yuniarsih

    Meaning of each word

    • Tyas: heart, inner self
    • Dedeh: younger sibling, affectionate address
    • Yuniarsih: June; affection
  • Dedeh Ratih

    Meaning of each word

    • Dedeh: younger sibling, affectionate address
    • Ratih: love, delight
  • Dedeh Senja Patmawati

    Meaning of each word

    • Dedeh: younger sibling, affectionate address
    • Senja: twilight before nightfall
    • Patmawati: possessing lotuses

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How to pronounce Dedeh

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names
IPA/dədəh/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦢꦺꦢꦺꦃ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮓᮨᮓᮨᮂ

Is Dedeh a girl’s name?

Yes, Dedeh is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Dedeh ranks #858 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Dedeh

Famous people named Dedeh

  • Dedeh Erawati · b. 1979
  • Dedeh Rosidah · b. 1951
  • Dedeh Hamdiah · b. 1977
  • Dedeh Komalasari
  • Dedeh Kurniasari
  • Dedeh Kurniasih · b. 1974
  • Dedeh Suryanti · b. 1960
  • Dedeh Suryawati
  • Dedeh Suryawatie
  • Dedeh Yuliah · b. 1962

FAQ about the name Dedeh

What is the meaning of Dedeh?

Dedeh means younger sibling, affectionate address. Probably a Sundanese affectionate form related to Dede or dédé, an address for a younger sibling or small child.

Is Dedeh a girl’s name?

Yes, Dedeh is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Dedeh?

Dedeh is of Sundanese origin.

How many syllables does Dedeh have?

Dedeh has 2 syllables (De-deh) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Dedeh?

Dedeh ranks #858 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Dedeh?

Some ideas: Dedeh Puspitasari Widya; Dedeh Permatasari Miranti; Dedeh Nurlia.

Famous people named Dedeh?

Notable people named Dedeh include Dedeh Erawati, Dedeh Rosidah, Dedeh Hamdiah.

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