Boy name
Sambas name meaning
“Sambas, a place in Borneo”
Sambas is a masculine name taken from the Malay place name Sambas, a place in Borneo. Its meaning refers to that location, although the earliest lexical meaning of the place name is uncertain. Its use as a given name therefore retains a geographical reference.
What does Sambas mean?
Sambas, a place in Borneo
In Indonesian: Sambas, nama tempat di Kalimantan
Origin and cultural usage of Sambas
Taken from the Malay place name Sambas. The place name's earliest lexical meaning is uncertain.
Name combinations with Sambas
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sambas, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sambas: Sambas, a place in Borneo
- Jalu: man; rooster's spur
- Wiratama: an outstanding warrior
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Meaning of each word
- Sambas: Sambas, a place in Borneo
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Aksara: letter, written symbol of a sound
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Sambas Banjar
Meaning of each word
- Sambas: Sambas, a place in Borneo
- Banjar: a row or ordered line
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Meaning of each word
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Sambas: Sambas, a place in Borneo
- Pintor: upright, honest
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Sambas Tanu
Meaning of each word
- Sambas: Sambas, a place in Borneo
- Tanu: body, self
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Sambas Adiguna Mardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Sambas: Sambas, a place in Borneo
- Adiguna: outstanding in ability
- Mardiansyah: king; ruler
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How to pronounce Sambas
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sambas/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦩ꧀ꦧꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮙ᮪ᮘᮞ᮪ |
Is Sambas a boy’s name?
Yes, Sambas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sambas ranks #1,883 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sambas
Famous people named Sambas
- Sambas Atmadinata · b. 1925
- Sambas Mangundikarta · b. 1926
- Prof. Dr. Sambas Wiradisuria
- Sambas · b. 1962
- Sambas Soerjadi
FAQ about the name Sambas
What is the meaning of Sambas?
Sambas means Sambas, a place in Borneo. Taken from the Malay place name Sambas. The place name's earliest lexical meaning is uncertain.
Is Sambas a boy’s name?
Yes, Sambas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sambas?
Sambas is of Malay origin.
How many syllables does Sambas have?
Sambas has 2 syllables (Sam-bas) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sambas?
Sambas ranks #1,883 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sambas?
Some ideas: Sambas Jalu Wiratama; Sambas Mahendra Aksara; Sambas Banjar.
Famous people named Sambas?
Notable people named Sambas include Sambas Atmadinata, Sambas Mangundikarta, Prof. Dr. Sambas Wiradisuria.
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