Bunga
Bunga is a Muslim girl name of Malay / Indonesian origin, meaning “A flower”.
| Meaning | A flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Malay / Indonesian |
| Pronunciation | BOONG-ah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei |
Meaning and origin of Bunga
Bunga is what Malay and Indonesian speakers call a flower. It serves as a girls' name on its own or as part of a longer one, such as Bunga Citra or Bunga Melati, and it features in Malay folklore and literature. The name does not come from Arabic, yet Muslim families in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei use it every day, often pairing it with other names.
Is Bunga a Muslim name?
Bunga is Malay rather than Arabic, yet Malaysian and Indonesian Muslims use it widely; Zahra and Warda are the Arabic names with the same sense.
How popular is Bunga?
Used in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, frequently as part of a compound name.
Gifts with the name Bunga
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- Personalised Bunga baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bunga mean?
Bunga means 'A flower'. It is of Malay / Indonesian origin.
Is Bunga a Muslim name?
Bunga is Malay rather than Arabic, yet Malaysian and Indonesian Muslims use it widely; Zahra and Warda are the Arabic names with the same sense.
How do you pronounce Bunga?
Bunga is pronounced BOONG-ah.
Is Bunga a boy or girl name?
Bunga is usually a girl name.