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ambon
Ambon (name) means the name of an island in the Moluccas, Indonesia.
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1
The name of an island in the Moluccas, Indonesia.
2
A city, the provincial capital of Maluku, Indonesia.
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Etymology
Ultimately from Old Javanese Ambwan (“Ambon”), attested in the Nagarakṛtāgama, likely through Classical Malay and reinforced by modern Indonesian. Compare nearby names such as Fordata Yabun. See also Amboyna, ultimately from Portuguese, and likely from a similar source.
Rhymes for ambon
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What is the meaning of ambon?
"ambon" (name) means the name of an island in the Moluccas, Indonesia.
What are the different meanings of ambon?
"ambon" has 2 main meanings: 1. The name of an island in the Moluccas, Indonesia; 2. A city, the provincial capital of Maluku, Indonesia.
