Unisex name
Tun name meaning
“desire, affection”
Tun is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Javanese tun, meaning desire, and to affection. The word is related to Old Javanese tun or tön, meaning to desire or love. As a short name, Tun does not always have this origin.
What does Tun mean?
Desire, affection
In Indonesian: keinginan, kasih
Origin and cultural usage of Tun
May be linked to Javanese tun, desire, related to Old Javanese tun or tön, to desire or love. As a short name, it does not always share this origin.
How to pronounce Tun
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tun/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦸꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮥᮔ᮪ |
Is Tun a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tun is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Tun ranks #657 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tun
Famous people named Tun
- Tun Azhari · b. 1968
- Tun Pas Korina · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Tun
What is the meaning of Tun?
Tun means desire, affection. May be linked to Javanese tun, desire, related to Old Javanese tun or tön, to desire or love. As a short name, it does not always share this origin.
Is Tun a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tun is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Tun have?
Tun has 1 syllable (Tun) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Tun?
Tun ranks #657 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Tun?
Notable people named Tun include Tun Azhari, Tun Pas Korina.
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