Agung

Agung is a male first name that has its origins in Indonesia. Its direct translation is 'the Great'.

What does the name Agung mean?

The name Agung comes from Indonesia and literally means 'the Great'. Its roots lie in the Old Javanese term aguṅ, which stands for 'magnificent' and 'large'. Additionally, Gunung Agung is an active stratovolcano on the Indonesian island of Bali and represents the highest elevation of the island. During an eruption of Agung in 1963, over 1,100 people lost their lives.

Where does the name Agung come from?

The etymology of Agung points to a Javanese origin, with the name meaning 'the Great'. The Old Javanese word aguṅ stands for magnificent and large. The language is Indonesian.

How do you pronounce Agung?

The sound and pronunciation of Agung: The name Agung has a two-syllable, compact, and nasal-tinged structure. In German pronunciation, it is typically rendered as 'A-gung' [aˈɡʊŋ] and ends with a closed, slightly muted syllable. The 'ng' at the end provides a gentle, inward-directed sound closure, giving Agung a calm and composed sound form.

Popularity

In Germany, Agung is a rather rare first name. In 2014, it reached the 3,829th place on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Agung was given in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at the 9,082nd position. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Famous people

• Agung Prasetyo (Indonesian football player)
• Agung Setyabudi (Indonesian footballer)
• Agung Setyobudi (Indonesian football player)
• Agung Suprayogi (Indonesian footballer)
• Agung Supriyanto (Indonesian football player)
• Anak Agung Gde Sobrat (Indonesian artist)
• Rian Agung Saputro (badminton player from Indonesia)
• Ryan Agung Saputra (Indonesian badminton player)