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Unggul name meaning

“superior and distinguished”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/uŋul/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Javanese
Syllables
2
Popularity
#1,916

Unggul is a masculine name meaning “superior and distinguished”, taken from the Indonesian word unggul. That word has Javanese roots and is also used in Malay. Its meaning expresses superiority or excellence, providing the basis for the name’s sense through a word shared across these language contexts.

What does Unggul mean?

Superior and distinguished

In Indonesian: lebih baik dan menonjol

Origin and cultural usage of Unggul

Taken from Indonesian unggul, rooted in Javanese and also used in Malay. The word expresses superiority or excellence.

Linguistic originJavanese, Malay, Indonesian
Starts withU

Name combinations with Unggul

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

  • Unggul Banyu Aryo

    Meaning of each word

    • Unggul: superior and distinguished
    • Banyu: water, the liquid sustaining life
    • Aryo: noble, honourable
  • Unggul Yayang Garuda

    Meaning of each word

    • Unggul: superior and distinguished
    • Yayang: darling; beloved
    • Garuda: mythical bird serving as Vishnu's mount
  • Unggul Mardiono

    Meaning of each word

    • Unggul: superior and distinguished
    • Mardiono: to cultivate, to strive for
  • Adikara Unggul Mahaputra

    Meaning of each word

    • Adikara: powerful, possessing authority
    • Unggul: superior and distinguished
    • Mahaputra: a great or noble son
  • Unggul Sumpeno

    Meaning of each word

    • Unggul: superior and distinguished
    • Sumpeno: dream, aspiration
  • Unggul Wiraputra Gandhi

    Meaning of each word

    • Unggul: superior and distinguished
    • Wiraputra: a brave son
    • Gandhi: seller of fragrances

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How to pronounce Unggul

Syllables2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names
IPA/uŋul/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦲꦸꦁꦒꦸꦭ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮅᮀᮌᮥᮜ᮪

Is Unggul a boy’s name?

Yes, Unggul is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 88%Girls 12% ♀

Unggul ranks #1,916 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Unggul

  • Unggul K. Yudoyono · b. 1957
  • R Unggul Warso Murti · b. 1962
  • Unggul Ahmadi · b. 1960
  • Unggul Budi Sambodo
  • Unggul Hidayati
  • Unggul Sedyantoro
  • Unggul Setyono
  • Unggul Tri Esthi Muljono · b. 1965

FAQ about the name Unggul

What is the meaning of Unggul?

Unggul means superior and distinguished. Taken from Indonesian unggul, rooted in Javanese and also used in Malay. The word expresses superiority or excellence.

Is Unggul a boy’s name?

Yes, Unggul is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Unggul?

Unggul is of Javanese, Malay and Indonesian origin.

How many syllables does Unggul have?

Unggul has 2 syllables (Ung-gul) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Unggul?

Unggul ranks #1,916 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Unggul?

Some ideas: Unggul Banyu Aryo; Unggul Yayang Garuda; Unggul Mardiono.

Famous people named Unggul?

Notable people named Unggul include Unggul K. Yudoyono, R Unggul Warso Murti, Unggul Ahmadi.

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