Girl name
Nawang name meaning
“gazing, looking”
Nawang is a feminine name commonly linked to the Javanese word nawang, meaning “gazing” or “looking”. Its meaning concerns the act of seeing or directing a gaze. The name is also familiar through the folktale character Nawang Wulan, whose name includes Nawang as an element.
What does Nawang mean?
Gazing, looking
In Indonesian: memandang, melihat
Origin and cultural usage of Nawang
Probably from Javanese nawang, associated with looking or gazing. The name is also familiar through the folktale character Nawang Wulan.
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 Nawang
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nawang, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nawang: gazing, looking
- Prasanti: deep tranquility
- Wani: brave, unafraid
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Meaning of each word
- Nawang: gazing, looking
- Maya: illusion, an apparent reality
- Yunita: associated with the month of June
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Nawang Embun
Meaning of each word
- Nawang: gazing, looking
- Embun: water droplets formed by condensation
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Meaning of each word
- Melati: a fragrant white flower
- Nawang: gazing, looking
- Yuni: associated with the month of June
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Nawang Mayangsari
Meaning of each word
- Nawang: gazing, looking
- Mayangsari: essence or heart of palm blossom
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Meaning of each word
- Nawang: gazing, looking
- Anggreini: faithful wife
- Megasari: essence or heart of a cloud
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How to pronounce Nawang
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nawaŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦮꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮝᮀ |
Is Nawang a girl’s name?
Yes, Nawang is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 17% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nawang ranks #1,515 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nawang
Famous people named Nawang
- Nawang Budiati · b. 1968
- Nawang Nur Hamidah · b. 2002
- Nawang Wijayati · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Nawang
What is the meaning of Nawang?
Nawang means gazing, looking. Probably from Javanese nawang, associated with looking or gazing. The name is also familiar through the folktale character Nawang Wulan.
Is Nawang a girl’s name?
Yes, Nawang is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 17% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nawang?
Nawang is of Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Nawang have?
Nawang has 2 syllables (Na-wang) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nawang?
Nawang ranks #1,515 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nawang?
Some ideas: Nawang Prasanti Wani; Nawang Maya Yunita; Nawang Embun.
Famous people named Nawang?
Notable people named Nawang include Nawang Budiati, Nawang Nur Hamidah, Nawang Wijayati.
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