Tumenggung.
A noble or administrative title historically and regionally used in Java, Kalimantan, and parts of Sumatra. The title refers to a head of district or a traditional leader, with rank and authority varying by region.
Meaning & usage
A noble or administrative title historically and regionally used in Java, Kalimantan, and parts of Sumatra. The title refers to a head of district or a traditional leader, with rank and authority varying by region.
A style of address or title equivalent to a marquess, used before a noble name.
An Indonesian surname, particularly used among those descended from individuals who held the title or other noble ranks.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Javanese ꦠꦸꦩꦼꦁꦒꦸꦁ (tumenggung), from Old Javanese tumĕṅguṅ (“high-ranking palace official”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.