Boy name
Gede name meaning
“big, large in size”
Gede is a masculine name from Balinese gedé, meaning big or large in size. In Balinese naming tradition, it is also used in connection with firstborn status. The name therefore carries both the source word's meaning and an association with birth order in that naming tradition.
What does Gede mean?
Big, large in size
In Indonesian: besar, berukuran besar
Origin and cultural usage of Gede
From Balinese gedé, meaning big or large. In Balinese naming tradition, Gede is also used in connection with firstborn status.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
How to pronounce Gede
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /gədɛ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦺꦢꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮨᮓᮨ |
Is Gede a boy’s name?
Yes, Gede is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gede ranks #79 among boy names in our data sample (178 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Gede
Famous people named Gede
- I Gede Siman Sudartawa · b. 1994
- I Gede Ardhika · b. 1945
- I Gede Gita Purnama Arsa Putra · b. 1985
- I Gede Ngurah Swajaya · b. 1962
- I Gede Sukadana Pratama · b. 1987
- I Gede Aryastina · b. 1977
- I Gede Pasek Suardika · b. 1969
- I Gede Dana · b. 1968
- I Gede Ngurah Patriana Krisna · b. 1978
- I Gede Wenten · b. 1962
- I Gede Winasa · b. 1949
- Gede Bagus · b. 1991
FAQ about the name Gede
What is the meaning of Gede?
Gede means big, large in size. From Balinese gedé, meaning big or large. In Balinese naming tradition, Gede is also used in connection with firstborn status.
Is Gede a boy’s name?
Yes, Gede is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gede?
Gede is of Balinese origin.
How many syllables does Gede have?
Gede has 2 syllables (Ge-de) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Gede?
Gede ranks #79 among boy names in our data sample (178 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Gede?
Notable people named Gede include I Gede Siman Sudartawa, I Gede Ardhika, I Gede Gita Purnama Arsa Putra.
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