A Dictionary of Popular Bali Names

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42 Gaba, m, Mub, I know it. Gabana, m, Mub This refers to the king’s favourite wine. It is also a royal title. Gabba, m, Mub Separated or isolated Gabella, m, Mub The kingship has ended. You have disrespected constituted authority. Gabga, m, Mub Who knows tomorrow? Gabgha, m/f, Mub This refers to something that cannot be shared or divided. Gabilla, m, Mub The King has returned or been reborn. This name tends to be given to male children born after the passing away of a king. Gabsa, m, Mub He has no lovers. Gabsaga, m, Mub He doesn’t know who his lovers are. Gabsagha, m, Mub One never knows where one will be buried. Gabseh, m, Mub I don’t know. Gabsia, m, Mub I know myself. Know yourself. Gabsonga, m, Mub He does not value what has been done to him. Gabuma, m, Mub This means the king’s war; that is, one declared by him. Gabvase, m, Mub He does not know death. Death is foreign to him. G 43 A Dictionary of Popular Bali Names Gadinga, m, Mub This means the king’s spear. Gaduna, m, Mub The king’s feet. See Duna. Gakeh, m/f, Mub The king has ruled it. Gakehmi (a), m, Mub The king has freed me from difficulties. Gakidla, f, Mub The king’s sleeping mat. Figuratively,this meanstheking’s beloved or favourite wife. Galaa, m, Mub This means the king’s fire. Galabe, m, Mub Literally, this means fire or star. It is also a title which means king Galanga, m, Mub A royal title reserved exclusively for kings. Galega, m, Mub He is from within the house. It is also a royal title. Gami, m, Mub You have pushed me. Gamgha, m/f, Mub It is a matter that can’t be talked about. Gamseh, m, Mub He is not rejecting the secret. Gamnyamgha, f, Mub You can’t predict when it will happen. Gamua, m, Mub He is tired of talking. Gana, m, Mub Literally, this means medicine, chieftaincy or kingship. Gang, m, Mub This means a boundary, fence. Gangbobga, m, Mub My boundary will not be lost. Gangdia, m, Mub My fig tree has taken roots. It also means my boundary has been established. Gangmi(a), m, Mub You have plotted against me. Gangtebba, m, Mub A boundary dispute has been settled peacefully. 44 John Koleya Fokwang Gangtihbobga, m, Mub The fig tree pinned here can’t wither. Ganseh, m, Mub A family ran so smoothly that it does not need medicine to prevent problems. Ganwana, m, Mub The king’s representative to the Nwanas. Ganyam, m, Mub Thisreferstothe king’sdurables. Ganyonga, m, Mub This is a royal title. It also means challenges or problems. Gasadla, m, Mub Royalty or kingly status fits him. Gasuh, m, Mub This means the chief or master of the moon. Gavadsen, m, Mub There is no medicine to prevent death. Gawabilla (Gawabit), m, Mub I am gathering the king’s spears. Gehyeck, m, Mub Visit an abandoned home or family. Gennah, m, Mub He has matured or developed. Gima, m, Mub Literally, this means a fig tree. It also means I have settled well. Ginna, m, Mub I have worsened my problems. Gua, m, Mub Leopard Guka’a, m, Mub The mouth talks a lot. Gurb, m, Mub To aim at something. Gurbdinga, m, Mub I have aimed with a spear and have succeeded. Gurbvalla, m, Mub Death is eyeing you but you can’t escape. Gurdmia, m, Mub Rejoice with me. 45 A Dictionary of Popular Bali Names Gurkudla, f, Mub Leopard’s skin. This is also a wedding name which means the one who will give me a good name. Gurmua, m, Mub The leopard is tired. Guryigha, m, Mub A leopard’s head; a small leopard in the house. Gusasiya, m, Mub Gossips have torn us apart. Gushua, m, Mub The mouth has redeemed me. Gusi, f, Mub Arm yourself properly before the unexpected happens. Gusonga, m, Mub A bad turn received for a good one. Guyenyonga, m, Mub The mouth mars a lot of things. ...