Boy name
Dedem name meaning
“younger sibling, younger one”
Dedem is a masculine name commonly linked to the Sundanese familiar name Dede, meaning younger sibling or younger one. Dede is associated with addressing a younger sibling or small child. In Dedem, the final -m extends the sound of that familiar name.
What does Dedem mean?
Younger sibling, younger one
In Indonesian: adik, yang lebih muda
Origin and cultural usage of Dedem
May be an expanded form of the Sundanese familiar name Dede. Dede is associated with addressing a younger sibling or small child; -m extends the sound of the name.
How to pronounce Dedem
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dədəm/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦢꦺꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮨᮓᮨᮙ᮪ |
Is Dedem a boy’s name?
Yes, Dedem is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dedem ranks #5,090 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Dedem
Famous people named Dedem
- Dedem Ruchlia · b. 1945
FAQ about the name Dedem
What is the meaning of Dedem?
Dedem means younger sibling, younger one. May be an expanded form of the Sundanese familiar name Dede. Dede is associated with addressing a younger sibling or small child; -m extends the sound of the name.
Is Dedem a boy’s name?
Yes, Dedem is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Dedem have?
Dedem has 2 syllables (De-dem) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Dedem?
Dedem ranks #5,090 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Dedem?
Notable people named Dedem include Dedem Ruchlia.
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