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Intan

IN-tahn

ˈɪntɑn

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Intan

Origin: Dayak/Ngaju (Indonesia/Borneo)
Meaning: an Ngaju Dayak and wider Malay feminine name meaning diamond; intan is the Malay and Dayak word for diamond, the most precious of gemstones, and is given to daughters regarded as the brightest and most treasured member of the family; Kalimantan has historically been one of the world's most important diamond sources, and the gemstone holds deep cultural significance for Dayak communities as a symbol of purity, indestructibility, and great worth
Gender: female

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