Girl name
Pingkan name meaning
“female figure in the Toar and Lumimuut tradition”
Pingkan is a feminine name in Indonesian usage, commonly linked to a female figure in Minahasan storytelling, especially Pingkan and Matindas. It is also associated with the Toar and Lumimuut tradition. Its source word and lexical meaning are uncertain, so its stated meaning identifies a story figure rather than a literal translation.
What does Pingkan mean?
Female figure in the Toar and Lumimuut tradition
In Indonesian: tokoh perempuan dalam kisah Toar dan Lumimuut
Origin and cultural usage of Pingkan
Pingkan is known from Minahasan storytelling, especially the tale of Pingkan and Matindas. Its lexical meaning is uncertain; its association with the story's character is clearer than any word-for-word translation.
How to pronounce Pingkan
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /piŋkan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦶꦁꦏꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮤᮀᮊᮔ᮪ |
Is Pingkan a girl’s name?
Yes, Pingkan is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Pingkan ranks #977 among girl names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Pingkan
- Pingkan Aditiawati · b. 1958
- Pingkan Fredita Kristina Sinolungan · b. 1963
- Pingkan Margareth Theodora Ferdinandus
- Pingkan Natalia Mandagi · b. 1974
- Pingkan R.D. Kotambunan
- Pingkan Veronika Ester
- Pingkan Wulan Iliana Gerungan
FAQ about the name Pingkan
What is the meaning of Pingkan?
Pingkan means female figure in the Toar and Lumimuut tradition. Pingkan is known from Minahasan storytelling, especially the tale of Pingkan and Matindas. Its lexical meaning is uncertain; its association with the story's character is clearer than any word-for-word translation.
Is Pingkan a girl’s name?
Yes, Pingkan is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Pingkan have?
Pingkan has 2 syllables (Ping-kan) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Pingkan?
Pingkan ranks #977 among girl names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Pingkan?
Notable people named Pingkan include Pingkan Aditiawati, Pingkan Fredita Kristina Sinolungan, Pingkan Margareth Theodora Ferdinandus.
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