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Tjetjep name meaning

“to sip, to suck”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/tʃətʃɛp/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Sundanese
Syllables
2
Popularity
#3,695

Tjetjep is a masculine name commonly linked to the Sundanese words cecep or nyecep, meaning “to sip” or “to suck”. Cecep is a related spelling variant. That form is also used as an affectionate short name that subsequently became an independent given name in its own right.

What does Tjetjep mean?

To sip, to suck

In Indonesian: menyesap, mengisap

Origin and cultural usage of Tjetjep

Cecep is commonly linked to Sundanese cecep or nyecep, 'to suck, to sip'. It is also used as an affectionate short name that became independent.

Linguistic originSundanese
Common inSundanese
Starts withT

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Name combinations with Tjetjep

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tjetjep, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Tjetjep Rangga Febrianto

    Meaning of each word

    • Tjetjep: to sip, to suck
    • Rangga: a historical official's title
    • Febrianto: associated with February
  • Tjetjep Jayabaya Perdana

    Meaning of each word

    • Tjetjep: to sip, to suck
    • Jayabaya: victorious over danger
    • Perdana: the first or foremost
  • Tjetjep Anggono

    Meaning of each word

    • Tjetjep: to sip, to suck
    • Anggono: alone, independent
  • Panut Tjetjep Andika

    Meaning of each word

    • Panut: obedient, following guidance
    • Tjetjep: to sip, to suck
    • Andika: an authoritative command or decree
  • Tjetjep Prayoga

    Meaning of each word

    • Tjetjep: to sip, to suck
    • Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
  • Tjetjep Suprayitno Cahyo

    Meaning of each word

    • Tjetjep: to sip, to suck
    • Suprayitno: very watchful and careful
    • Cahyo: light, radiance

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How to pronounce Tjetjep

Syllables2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names
IPA/tʃətʃɛp/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦕꦺꦕꦺꦥ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮎᮨᮎᮨᮕ᮪

Is Tjetjep a boy’s name?

Yes, Tjetjep is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Tjetjep ranks #3,695 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):

Names that sound like Tjetjep

Famous people named Tjetjep

  • Tjetjep Muchtar Soleh · b. 1953
  • Tjetjep Maman · b. 1956
  • Tjetjep Mohammad Yasien
  • Tjetjep Rodiman
  • Tjetjep Subardja Wijana

FAQ about the name Tjetjep

What is the meaning of Tjetjep?

Tjetjep means to sip, to suck. Cecep is commonly linked to Sundanese cecep or nyecep, 'to suck, to sip'. It is also used as an affectionate short name that became independent.

Is Tjetjep a boy’s name?

Yes, Tjetjep is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Tjetjep?

Tjetjep is of Sundanese origin.

How many syllables does Tjetjep have?

Tjetjep has 2 syllables (Tje-tjep) and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Tjetjep?

Tjetjep ranks #3,695 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What are other spellings of Tjetjep?

Other spellings: Cecep.

What full names go well with Tjetjep?

Some ideas: Tjetjep Rangga Febrianto; Tjetjep Jayabaya Perdana; Tjetjep Anggono.

Famous people named Tjetjep?

Notable people named Tjetjep include Tjetjep Muchtar Soleh, Tjetjep Maman, Tjetjep Mohammad Yasien.

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