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Encep name meaning

“affectionate address for a boy”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/əntʃəp/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Sundanese
Syllables
2
Popularity
#2,443

Encep is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning “affectionate address for a boy”. It comes from Sundanese encep or ucep, used when addressing a boy affectionately. The same form also serves as a given name, carrying the meaning of the original term of address.

What does Encep mean?

Affectionate address for a boy

In Indonesian: sapaan akrab untuk anak laki-laki

Origin and cultural usage of Encep

From Sundanese encep or ucep, an affectionate address for a boy that is also used as a given name.

Linguistic originSundanese
Common inSundanese
Starts withE · En

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 Encep

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

  • Encep Respati Kasturi

    Meaning of each word

    • Encep: affectionate address for a boy
    • Respati: Brihaspati; Jupiter; Thursday
    • Kasturi: musk used as a fragrance
  • Encep Indar Tompo

    Meaning of each word

    • Encep: affectionate address for a boy
    • Indar: Indra, ruler of the gods
    • Tompo: to receive, to accept
  • Encep Awi

    Meaning of each word

    • Encep: affectionate address for a boy
    • Awi: the bamboo plant
  • Purwa Encep Minang

    Meaning of each word

    • Purwa: beginning, that which comes first
    • Encep: affectionate address for a boy
    • Minang: short designation for Minangkabau
  • Encep Bangkit

    Meaning of each word

    • Encep: affectionate address for a boy
    • Bangkit: rise again, begin moving forward
  • Encep Bimantoro Sugiman

    Meaning of each word

    • Encep: affectionate address for a boy
    • Bimantoro: formidable, awe-inspiring
    • Sugiman: wealthy and well provided for

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How to pronounce Encep

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA/əntʃəp/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦲꦺꦤ꧀ꦕꦺꦥ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮈᮔ᮪ᮎᮨᮕ᮪

Is Encep a boy’s name?

Yes, Encep is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Encep ranks #2,443 among boy 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 Encep

Famous people named Encep

  • Encep Hasan · b. 1956
  • Encep Irwan Herdiansyah · b. 1981
  • Encep Iskandar
  • Encep Kasroni
  • Encep Saepudin · b. 1968
  • Encep Sugiana · b. 1965
  • Encep Yuliadi · b. 1959

FAQ about the name Encep

What is the meaning of Encep?

Encep means affectionate address for a boy. From Sundanese encep or ucep, an affectionate address for a boy that is also used as a given name.

Is Encep a boy’s name?

Yes, Encep is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Encep?

Encep is of Sundanese origin.

How many syllables does Encep have?

Encep has 2 syllables (En-cep) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Encep?

Encep ranks #2,443 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Encep?

Some ideas: Encep Respati Kasturi; Encep Indar Tompo; Encep Awi.

Famous people named Encep?

Notable people named Encep include Encep Hasan, Encep Irwan Herdiansyah, Encep Iskandar.

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