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Bunga

Bunga is a word in Indonesian and Malay meaning "flower" or "blossom." It refers to the reproductive structure of flowering plants, often colored and fragrant, and is used to describe flowers of any species.

In addition to its botanical sense, bunga also has a financial meaning in Indonesian and Malay, meaning

Culturally, flowers hold symbolic importance in Indonesia and Malaysia, used in ceremonies, decorations, and gifts. Common

In addition to its primary meanings, bunga also appears as a personal name in the region and

"interest"
or
"yield"
on
a
loan
or
deposit.
Phrases
include
bunga
pinjaman
(loan
interest)
and
tingkat
bunga
(interest
rate).
The
dual
meaning
is
common
in
everyday
and
business
language.
flower
names
such
as
melati
(jasmine)
and
mawar
(rose)
appear
in
tradition
and
literature.
Flowers
are
associated
with
celebrations,
rites
of
passage,
and
religious
offerings.
as
a
general
term
for
any
flowering
plant.
In
poetry
and
prose,
it
can
symbolize
beauty,
growth,
and
renewal,
reflecting
the
cultural
resonance
of
flowers
in
Southeast
Asia.