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Tunggul name meaning

“banner; remaining base of a tree”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/tuŋul/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Malay
Syllables
2
Popularity
#1,517

Tunggul is a masculine name from a word found in Malay, Indonesian, and Javanese, with meanings including banner and the remaining base of a tree. Both senses are relevant to explaining the name. The intended meaning in a particular naming choice requires confirmation because the word has multiple senses.

What does Tunggul mean?

Banner; remaining base of a tree

In Indonesian: panji; pangkal pohon yang tersisa

Origin and cultural usage of Tunggul

Tunggul occurs in Malay, Indonesian, and Javanese with senses including banner and tree stump. The intended naming sense requires confirmation.

Linguistic originMalay, Indonesian, Javanese
Common inJavanese
Starts withT · Tu

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 Tunggul

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

  • Tunggul Pradana Kusumawardhana

    Meaning of each word

    • Tunggul: banner; remaining base of a tree
    • Pradana: the foremost, a leader
    • Kusumawardhana: one who makes flowers flourish
  • Tunggul Patra Bara

    Meaning of each word

    • Tunggul: banner; remaining base of a tree
    • Patra: leaf, written sheet
    • Bara: glowing embers
  • Tunggul Marhaen

    Meaning of each word

    • Tunggul: banner; remaining base of a tree
    • Marhaen: ordinary working people
  • Maruhum Tunggul Rakha

    Meaning of each word

    • Maruhum: upholding law and justice
    • Tunggul: banner; remaining base of a tree
    • Rakha: elder sibling
  • Tunggul Mulya

    Meaning of each word

    • Tunggul: banner; remaining base of a tree
    • Mulya: noble, honored, highly valued
  • Tunggul Krisno Deo

    Meaning of each word

    • Tunggul: banner; remaining base of a tree
    • Krisno: black or dark-colored
    • Deo: God

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How to pronounce Tunggul

Syllables2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names
IPA/tuŋul/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦠꦸꦁꦒꦸꦭ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮒᮥᮀᮌᮥᮜ᮪

Is Tunggul a boy’s name?

Yes, Tunggul 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% ♀

Tunggul ranks #1,517 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Tunggul

Famous people named Tunggul

  • Kyai Tunggul Wulung
  • Tunggul Ardiantoro · b. 1964
  • Tunggul Edward Pakpahan
  • Tunggul Saka Adiddya · b. 1991
  • Tunggul Tranggono · b. 1947

FAQ about the name Tunggul

What is the meaning of Tunggul?

Tunggul means banner; remaining base of a tree. Tunggul occurs in Malay, Indonesian, and Javanese with senses including banner and tree stump. The intended naming sense requires confirmation.

Is Tunggul a boy’s name?

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

What is the origin of the name Tunggul?

Tunggul is of Malay, Indonesian and Javanese origin.

How many syllables does Tunggul have?

Tunggul has 2 syllables (Tung-gul) and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Tunggul?

Tunggul ranks #1,517 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Tunggul?

Some ideas: Tunggul Pradana Kusumawardhana; Tunggul Patra Bara; Tunggul Marhaen.

Famous people named Tunggul?

Notable people named Tunggul include Kyai Tunggul Wulung, Tunggul Ardiantoro, Tunggul Edward Pakpahan.

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