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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Moon
- Origin
- Austronesian (Malay/Indonesian, also Tagalog/Ilocano and other Philippine languages)
- Pronunciation
- BOO-lahn
Bulan is pronounced BOO-lahn, and it means "moon." It comes from the Austronesian language family, where it's used in Malay and Indonesian as well as in Tagalog, Ilocano, and other Philippine languages. It's a short, two-syllable name that's easy to say and carries a clear, simple image.
Meaning & Origin of Bulan
Meaning: Moon.
Origin: Austronesian (Malay/Indonesian, also Tagalog/Ilocano and other Philippine languages).
How to Pronounce Bulan
BOO-lahnIPA /ˈbuːlɑːn/
Popularity of Bulan
Bulan does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Bulan mean?
Moon.
How do you pronounce Bulan?
Bulan is pronounced BOO-lahn (IPA: /ˈbuːlɑːn/).
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