name
ambon
Ambon (name) means an island of Moluccas, Indonesia.
name
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An island of 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.
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What is the meaning of ambon?
"ambon" (name) means an island of Moluccas, Indonesia.
What are the different meanings of ambon?
"ambon" has 2 main meanings: 1. An island of Moluccas, Indonesia; 2. A city, the provincial capital of Maluku, Indonesia.