Boy name
Tong name meaning
“Term of address for a boy”
Tong is a masculine name commonly linked to the Betawi term tong, a form of address for a boy. KBBI records the word as a shortened form of entong, also used to address a boy. This connection explains both the shortened form and its meaning.
What does Tong mean?
Term of address for a boy
In Indonesian: Sapaan untuk anak laki-laki
Origin and cultural usage of Tong
Tong can be linked to the Betawi address term tong, recorded in KBBI as a shortened form of entong, a term of address for a boy.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Tong is documented as a term of address for boys in Jakarta or Betawi usage.
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Name combinations with Tong
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tong, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Tong Sugiyarto Jayanegara
Meaning of each word
- Tong: Term of address for a boy
- Sugiyarto: abundant in wealth
- Jayanegara: victory of the realm
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Meaning of each word
- Tong: Term of address for a boy
- Septian: associated with the month of September
- Rebo: Wednesday
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Tong Prabu
Meaning of each word
- Tong: Term of address for a boy
- Prabu: king, ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Ekaputra: first son
- Tong: Term of address for a boy
- Bisma: formidable, awe-inspiring
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Tong Pranata
Meaning of each word
- Tong: Term of address for a boy
- Pranata: order; organizer
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Meaning of each word
- Tong: Term of address for a boy
- Yayang: darling; beloved
- Atma: spirit or true self
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How to pronounce Tong
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tɔŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦴꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮧᮀ |
Is Tong a boy’s name?
Yes, Tong is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tong ranks #4,672 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tong
Famous people named Tong
- Tong Djoe · b. 1927
FAQ about the name Tong
What is the meaning of Tong?
Tong means Term of address for a boy. Tong can be linked to the Betawi address term tong, recorded in KBBI as a shortened form of entong, a term of address for a boy.
Is Tong a boy’s name?
Yes, Tong is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tong?
Tong is of Malay origin.
How many syllables does Tong have?
Tong has 1 syllable (Tong) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tong?
Tong ranks #4,672 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Tong?
Some ideas: Tong Sugiyarto Jayanegara; Tong Septian Rebo; Tong Prabu.
Famous people named Tong?
Notable people named Tong include Tong Djoe.
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