Boy name
Tjetje name meaning
“elder brother”
Tjetje is a masculine name commonly linked to the Sundanese meaning “elder brother”. It is an older spelling of Cece, a familiar form related to aceuk or ceuceu. This term of address for an elder brother also became a given name, connecting its usage with a family address form.
What does Tjetje mean?
Elder brother
In Indonesian: kakak laki-laki
Origin and cultural usage of Tjetje
Tjetje is an older spelling of Cece, a Sundanese familiar form related to aceuk or ceuceu, a term of address for an elder brother. The address form also became a given name.
| Starts with | T |
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How to pronounce Tjetje
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tʃɛtʃɛ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦺꦕꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮨᮎᮨ |
Is Tjetje a boy’s name?
Yes, Tjetje is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tjetje ranks #3,694 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tjetje
Famous people named Tjetje
- Raden Tjetje Somantri · b. 1892
- Tjetje Hidayat Padmadinata
- Tjetje Al Anshori · b. 1949
FAQ about the name Tjetje
What is the meaning of Tjetje?
Tjetje means elder brother. Tjetje is an older spelling of Cece, a Sundanese familiar form related to aceuk or ceuceu, a term of address for an elder brother. The address form also became a given name.
Is Tjetje a boy’s name?
Yes, Tjetje is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Tjetje have?
Tjetje has 2 syllables (Tje-tje) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tjetje?
Tjetje ranks #3,694 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Tjetje?
Notable people named Tjetje include Raden Tjetje Somantri, Tjetje Hidayat Padmadinata, Tjetje Al Anshori.
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