Boy name
Gilang name meaning
“radiant, brilliantly shining”
Gilang is a masculine name meaning ‘radiant’ or ‘brilliantly shining’. It comes from gilang, a word associated with radiance and brilliance in Javanese vocabulary. The same word is known in Indonesian through the expression gilang-gemilang, linking the name with the language of brightness and shining.
What does Gilang mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Gilang
From gilang, associated with radiance and brilliance in Javanese vocabulary and the Indonesian expression gilang-gemilang.
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 Gilang
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gilang, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Gilang as a first name
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Gilang Dayan
Interpretation
May this child become a judge whose thinking shines brilliantly.Meaning of each word
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Dayan: judge or arbiter
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Interpretation
May this son shine brilliantly and show courage on his journey.Meaning of each word
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Sahputra: son, male child
- Fernando: bold in a journey
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Gilang Putra
Interpretation
May this son grow into a bright and shining figure.Meaning of each word
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Putra: son; royal prince
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Interpretation
May this first son display brilliance that is evident and clear.Meaning of each word
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Ekaputra: first son
- Pranyoto: real, evident
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Interpretation
May this child strive brilliantly while carrying out an honored command.Meaning of each word
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Andika: an authoritative command or decree
- Juang: striving to achieve a goal
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Interpretation
May this child build and nurture growth toward a brilliant life.Meaning of each word
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Bina: to build and develop
- Wardono: growth or increase
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Gilang Richie
Interpretation
May this child become a mighty ruler who shines brilliantly.Meaning of each word
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Richie: powerful ruler
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Interpretation
May this last child be a gift bringing goodness and brilliance.Meaning of each word
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Pamungkas: the last, the concluding one
- Berkat: a gift bringing goodness
Gilang as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this February child grow into a ruler who shines brilliantly.Meaning of each word
- Rico: a powerful ruler
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Febri: associated with February
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Interpretation
May this child uphold law and justice with brilliance and courage.Meaning of each word
- Maruhum: upholding law and justice
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Fernanda: boldness in peace or travel
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Interpretation
May the pulse of life hold brilliance and strength through hardship.Meaning of each word
- Tegar: steadfast, resilient in hardship
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
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Interpretation
An image of humanity's defender shining brilliantly amid the valleys.Meaning of each word
- Sandro: defender of humankind
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Dean: valley, land between hills
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Interpretation
May this child be faithful and excellent, shining like a mountain peak.Meaning of each word
- Arga: mountain, towering summit
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Setyadi: faithful and excellent
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Interpretation
May this strong ruler shine brilliantly and stand firm through hardship.Meaning of each word
- Richardo: strong ruler
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Tegar: steadfast, resilient in hardship
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Interpretation
May this third child of July grow to excel and shine.Meaning of each word
- Juliadi: July; foremost, excellent
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Triadi: third and excellent
Gilang as a last name
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Interpretation
May this child become a noble figure striving toward brilliance.Meaning of each word
- Mulyawan: valuable, noble
- Juang: striving to achieve a goal
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
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Handika Gilang
Interpretation
May every word and utterance reflect this child's own brilliance.Meaning of each word
- Handika: speech, words
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
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Anugrah Gilang
Interpretation
May this child be a generous gift that brings brilliance.Meaning of each word
- Anugrah: grace, gracious gift
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
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Interpretation
May this child become a brilliant ruler with courage in every journey.Meaning of each word
- Fernando: bold in a journey
- Rico: a powerful ruler
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
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Saputera Gilang
Interpretation
May this son lead a life that shines with brilliance.Meaning of each word
- Saputera: son, boy
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
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Interpretation
May this child be faithful and excellent with a brilliant foundation of knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Pramana: measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Setyadi: faithful and excellent
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
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Dirga Gilang
Interpretation
May this child's brilliance continue shining for a long time.Meaning of each word
- Dirga: long or enduring
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
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How to pronounce Gilang
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /gilaŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦶꦭꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮤᮜᮀ |
Is Gilang a boy’s name?
Yes, Gilang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gilang ranks #600 among boy names in our data sample (33 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Gilang
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Munir♂Radiant, giving light
Famous people named Gilang
- Gilang Ginarsa · b. 1988
- Gilang Angga Kusuma · b. 1980
- Gilang Dirga · b. 1989
- Gilang Bhaskara · b. 1989
- Gilang Ramadhan · b. 1963
- Gilang Ramadhan · b. 1995
- Gilang Dhiela Fararez · b. 1989
- Gilang Gombloh
- Gilang Kasnadi · b. 1979
- Gilang Widya Pramana · b. 1989
- Gilang Abdillah Imaduddin
- Gilang Bintang Anugrah · b. 1994
FAQ about the name Gilang
What is the meaning of Gilang?
Gilang means radiant, brilliantly shining. From gilang, associated with radiance and brilliance in Javanese vocabulary and the Indonesian expression gilang-gemilang.
Is Gilang a boy’s name?
Yes, Gilang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gilang?
Gilang is of Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Gilang have?
Gilang has 2 syllables (Gi-lang) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gilang?
Gilang ranks #600 among boy names in our data sample (33 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Gilang?
Some ideas: Gilang Dayan; Rico Gilang Febri; Mulyawan Juang Gilang.
Famous people named Gilang?
Notable people named Gilang include Gilang Ginarsa, Gilang Angga Kusuma, Gilang Dirga.
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