Boy name
Timbul name meaning
“rising to the surface”
Timbul is a masculine name commonly linked to Malay and Indonesian timbul, meaning “rising to the surface.” The source word describes something emerging or coming up to the surface. As a given name, Timbul retains the spelling of the word used in both languages and its sense of emergence.
What does Timbul mean?
Rising to the surface
In Indonesian: muncul ke permukaan
Origin and cultural usage of Timbul
From Malay and Indonesian timbul, describing something emerging or rising to the surface.
| Linguistic origin | Malay, Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | T · Ti |
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Name combinations with Timbul
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Timbul, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Timbul: rising to the surface
- Gana: group; attendants
- Ardiyanto: mountain
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Meaning of each word
- Timbul: rising to the surface
- Dwiyanto: two; second in order
- Rino: day or daytime
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Timbul Soekartono
Meaning of each word
- Timbul: rising to the surface
- Soekartono: doing good
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Meaning of each word
- Miharjo: prosperous, safe
- Timbul: rising to the surface
- Uji: test, trial
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Timbul Prakarsa
Meaning of each word
- Timbul: rising to the surface
- Prakarsa: initiative to begin an undertaking
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Meaning of each word
- Timbul: rising to the surface
- Gajah: a large trunked animal
- Budiarso: intellect and intention
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How to pronounce Timbul
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /timbul/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦶꦩ꧀ꦧꦸꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮤᮙ᮪ᮘᮥᮜ᮪ |
Is Timbul a boy’s name?
Yes, Timbul is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Timbul ranks #748 among boy names in our data sample (27 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Timbul
Famous people named Timbul
- Ki Timbul Hadiprayitno · b. 1933
- Timbul Suhardi · b. 1942
- Timbul Silaen
- Timbul Prihanjoko · b. 1968
- Timbul Pudjianto
- Timbul Raharjo · b. 1969
- R. Timbul Tampubolon
- Timbul Andi Wibowo · b. 1974
- Timbul Anggiat P. Siahaan · b. 1969
- Timbul Daniell Tobing · b. 1962
- Timbul Fransisco Malau · b. 1986
- Timbul Jaya Hamonangan Sibarani · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Timbul
What is the meaning of Timbul?
Timbul means rising to the surface. From Malay and Indonesian timbul, describing something emerging or rising to the surface.
Is Timbul a boy’s name?
Yes, Timbul is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Timbul?
Timbul is of Malay and Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Timbul have?
Timbul has 2 syllables (Tim-bul) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Timbul?
Timbul ranks #748 among boy names in our data sample (27 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Timbul?
Some ideas: Timbul Gana Ardiyanto; Timbul Dwiyanto Rino; Timbul Soekartono.
Famous people named Timbul?
Notable people named Timbul include Ki Timbul Hadiprayitno, Timbul Suhardi, Timbul Silaen.
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