Boy name
Undang name meaning
“to invite, to call”
Undang is a masculine name commonly linked to undang in Sundanese and Malay-Indonesian, meaning to invite or call someone to come. The word undang-undang also carries the meaning law. That provides another lexical possibility, although it does not necessarily explain the origin of the given name.
What does Undang mean?
To invite, to call
In Indonesian: mengundang, memanggil
Origin and cultural usage of Undang
A name that may be linked to undang, 'to call or invite someone to come', in Sundanese and Malay-Indonesian. The 'law' sense found in undang-undang is another lexical possibility but need not underlie the name.
| Starts with | U |
|---|
How to pronounce Undang
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /undaŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦤ꧀ꦢꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮔ᮪ᮓᮀ |
Is Undang a boy’s name?
Yes, Undang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Undang ranks #2,670 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Undang
Famous people named Undang
- A. P. Undang
- Undang Mugopal
- Undang Nugopal · b. 1965
- Undang Rachmansyah
- Undang Saepudin · b. 1957
- Undang Sumbaga · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Undang
What is the meaning of Undang?
Undang means to invite, to call. A name that may be linked to undang, 'to call or invite someone to come', in Sundanese and Malay-Indonesian. The 'law' sense found in undang-undang is another lexical possibility but need not underlie the name.
Is Undang a boy’s name?
Yes, Undang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Undang have?
Undang has 2 syllables (Un-dang) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Undang?
Undang ranks #2,670 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Undang?
Notable people named Undang include A. P. Undang, Undang Mugopal, Undang Nugopal.
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