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Dayang

Dayang is a Malay term used in Malaysia, Brunei, and parts of Indonesia. It can denote a woman or young lady and has historically served as a courtesy title in royal and noble households. In contemporary usage, Dayang may appear as a female given name or as part of compound names.

Pulau Dayang Bunting, or Pregnant Maiden Island, is a notable place with the name Dayang. Located in

Beyond toponyms, Dayang functions primarily as a cultural term and personal name in Malay-speaking communities.

the
Langkawi
archipelago,
Kedah,
Malaysia,
it
is
the
second-largest
island
in
Langkawi.
The
interior
houses
Tasik
Dayang
Bunting,
a
freshwater
lake
linked
to
a
local
legend
about
a
maiden,
which
inspired
the
island’s
name.
Today
the
island
is
a
popular
tourist
destination,
reachable
by
boat
from
Langkawi
Island.