A Dictionary of Popular Bali Names

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25 Abong, m, Mug It is good or pleasant. Goodness, beauty, pleasing to behold. Abongwǀ, m Mug Who is better? Who is without blemish? The name is an acknowledgement of the claim that to err is human or simply put, no one is perfect. Achaa-Achaa, m, Mug It is simply above me. The challenge is beyond my competence. This is a challenge that has tested my ability. Achowufawǀ, m, Mug If you are deeply involved or implicated in a matter, to whom can you delegate or transfer your concern? Put alternatively, to whom can one delegate one’s role in a given matter or situation? A Afanyikob, m/f, Mug Literally, it means God has given. This is a gift from God. It is symbolic of a special or salutary gift filled with the promise of a prosperous and happy future. Ajimbom, f, Mug Who knows its maker? The name is also suitable for a wedding name in which context it means my wife who knows my wants. The name is also appropriate for a child whose mother has taken rather long before giving birth. Ajinyikob, m/f, Mug God knows. Godis omniscient. Ajiwǀ, m/f, Mug Who knows? No one knows everything. 26 John Koleya Fokwang Akakǀ, m, Mug What is it thatwehave not seen? Akambu, m, Mug It is not yet fruitful. It will ripen in due course. This name evokes a sense of profound anticipation. Akambǀwǀ, m, Mug There is no person without challenges. Literally, who is without problems? Akamdawǀ, m/f, Mug There is no house without challenges. Every household or family has its own issues. Akamduwǀ, m/f, Mug No one is faultless. Imperfection is human or to err is human. Akamya, m/f, Mug Is there a place without challenges? Insofar as there is life, challenges will always present themselves. Alahbi, m/f, Mug Literally, it will eventually be fruitful. This refers to an issue of great promise. Alanikǀ, m, Mug How has this come about? This issue needs to be unravelled. This refers to an issue whose origin is yet to be ascertained. Alobbub, m, Mug Idiom; let it be so; may it enjoy stability. This seems to be an expression or desire for stability. Alohmbǀwǀ, m/f, Mug What is its origin? Who is the author of this matter? This name tends to be given to a child whose father is unknown. Alohmbǀwu, m/f, Mug Idiom; were you the one faced with this situation, what would you do? Alohya, m/f, Mug Where is it from? This name is synonymous to Alohmbowo. It expresses ambiguity, uncertainty and possibly, dismay. The context in which such a name is used remains ambiguous. Anah, f, Mub A thing, matter, issue, item. 27 A Dictionary of Popular Bali Names Anbeh, f, Mub This is a fresh gift, one without conditions. This is a generous gift without strings attached. Andin(wǀ), f, Mug Who would have predicted suchanoccurrence? Theshorter version of the name, Andin is more popular although some prefer the full name Andinwô. Anseh, m/f, Mub He/she has or owes nothing. Antebba, f, Mub This refers to a cool thing or item. It is suitable as a wedding name in which case it means a calm and beautiful bride. Atedmboyi, f, Mug The matter is left in her hands. She is expected to assume full control of the issues facing her. ...