Boy name
Galang name meaning
“support, supporting beam”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,992
Galang is a masculine name from Indonesian and Malay meaning “support” or “supporting beam”. The source word galang refers to a support or crossbeam. A related word also occurs in Javanese, adding another linguistic connection to the Indonesian and Malay word underlying the name.
What does Galang mean?
Support, supporting beam
In Indonesian: penyangga, balok penopang
Origin and cultural usage of Galang
From Indonesian and Malay galang, a support or crossbeam. A related word also occurs in Javanese.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | G · Ga |
Name combinations with Galang
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Galang, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Galang: support, supporting beam
- Dirga: long or enduring
- Ardian: mountain
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Meaning of each word
- Galang: support, supporting beam
- Rangga: a historical official's title
- Dewata: a deity or divine being
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Galang Indrianto
Meaning of each word
- Galang: support, supporting beam
- Indrianto: sensory faculties
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Meaning of each word
- Sandy: defender of humankind
- Galang: support, supporting beam
- Wagiyo: born on the Wage market day
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Galang Tulis
Meaning of each word
- Galang: support, supporting beam
- Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
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Meaning of each word
- Galang: support, supporting beam
- Suwiryo: good or excellent strength
- Ananto: boundless, endless
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How to pronounce Galang
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /galaŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦭꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮜᮀ |
Is Galang a boy’s name?
Yes, Galang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Galang ranks #1,992 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Galang
Famous people named Galang
- Galang Hendra Pratama · b. 1999
- Galang Gunawan · b. 1987
- Galang Prayogo · b. 1990
- Galang Rambu Anarki · b. 1982
- Galang Pratama Botutihe · b. 1999
- Galang Putra Rahman · b. 1998
- Galang Tirtakusuma
FAQ about the name Galang
What is the meaning of Galang?
Galang means support, supporting beam. From Indonesian and Malay galang, a support or crossbeam. A related word also occurs in Javanese.
Is Galang a boy’s name?
Yes, Galang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Galang?
Galang is of Indonesian and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Galang have?
Galang has 2 syllables (Ga-lang) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Galang?
Galang ranks #1,992 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Galang?
Some ideas: Galang Dirga Ardian; Galang Rangga Dewata; Galang Indrianto.
Famous people named Galang?
Notable people named Galang include Galang Hendra Pratama, Galang Gunawan, Galang Prayogo.
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