Unisex name
Dedek name meaning
“younger sibling; affectionate address for a child”
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #521
Dedek is a name used for boys and girls meaning younger sibling or an affectionate address for a child, commonly linked to Indonesian dedek or dede. These familiar forms of address are related to adik, meaning younger sibling. Dede is a related form within the name's proposed origin.
What does Dedek mean?
Younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
In Indonesian: adik; sapaan untuk anak kecil
Origin and cultural usage of Dedek
Possibly from dedek or dede, an affectionate form of address related to Indonesian adik, 'younger sibling'.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Starts with | D · De |
Name combinations with Dedek
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dedek, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Dedek: younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
- Syaputra: son, male child
- Harta: wealth, valuable possessions
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Meaning of each word
- Dedek: younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
- Prawiro: brave one, valiant hero
- Gandhi: seller of fragrances
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Dedek Rudianto
Meaning of each word
- Dedek: younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
- Rudianto: famous wolf
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Oktavianto Dedek Maruto
Meaning of each word
- Oktavianto: associated with the eighth position
- Dedek: younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
- Maruto: blowing wind
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Dedek Arya
Meaning of each word
- Dedek: younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
- Arya: noble, honorable
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Meaning of each word
- Dedek: younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
- Karta: prosperous, safe, fortunate
- Herianto: ruler of the home
How to pronounce Dedek
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dədəʔ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦢꦺꦏ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮨᮓᮨᮊ᮪ |
Is Dedek a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dedek is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 71% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Dedek ranks #521 among unisex 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 Dedek
Famous people named Dedek
- Dedek Wahyudi · b. 1960
- Dedek Affandy · b. 1975
- Dedek Andrianto · b. 1975
- Dedek Irmawati · b. 1990
- Dedek Kurniawan Gultom · b. 1985
- Dedek Prayudi · b. 1984
- Dedek Suryani · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Dedek
What is the meaning of Dedek?
Dedek means younger sibling; affectionate address for a child. Possibly from dedek or dede, an affectionate form of address related to Indonesian adik, 'younger sibling'.
Is Dedek a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dedek is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 71% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dedek?
Dedek is of Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Dedek have?
Dedek has 2 syllables (De-dek) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Dedek?
Dedek ranks #521 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Dedek?
Some ideas: Dedek Syaputra Harta; Dedek Prawiro Gandhi; Dedek Rudianto.
Famous people named Dedek?
Notable people named Dedek include Dedek Wahyudi, Dedek Affandy, Dedek Andrianto.
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