Girl name
Pelangi name meaning
“a multicolored arc in the sky”
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #2,780
Pelangi is a feminine name taken from the Indonesian word pelangi, meaning a multicolored arc in the sky. The same word is also found in Malay. It names an optical phenomenon, so the meaning of the given name follows the ordinary meaning of its source word.
What does Pelangi mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Pelangi
Pelangi is taken from the Indonesian word also found in Malay. It names the optical phenomenon of a multicolored arc in the sky.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | P · Pe |
How to pronounce Pelangi
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pəlaŋi/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦺꦭꦔꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮨᮜᮍᮤ |
Is Pelangi a girl’s name?
Yes, Pelangi is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Pelangi ranks #2,780 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Pelangi
What is the meaning of Pelangi?
Pelangi means a multicolored arc in the sky. Pelangi is taken from the Indonesian word also found in Malay. It names the optical phenomenon of a multicolored arc in the sky.
Is Pelangi a girl’s name?
Yes, Pelangi is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Pelangi?
Pelangi is of Indonesian and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Pelangi have?
Pelangi has 3 syllables (Pe-la-ngi) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Pelangi?
Pelangi ranks #2,780 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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