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Gede

Gede is a given-name element used in Indonesia, especially among Balinese communities. It commonly appears in male names and is often part of compound personal names. The term carries connotations of largeness or seniority in local languages, and in Balinese naming it may form the core of a name or appear alongside other elements. In contemporary usage, Gede functions primarily as a personal name component rather than a family surname.

Gunung Gede, commonly referred to simply as Gede, is a stratovolcano in West Java. It forms part

Etymology and usage: The word gede appears in several Indonesian languages, including Sundanese and Balinese, where

of
the
Gunung
Gede
Pangrango
massif
and
lies
within
Gunung
Gede
Pangrango
National
Park,
near
the
towns
of
Sukabumi
and
Cianjur.
The
mountain
rises
to
about
2,956
meters
above
sea
level
and
is
one
of
the
park’s
principal
peaks,
offering
trekking
routes
through
montane
forest
to
the
summit.
The
area
is
noted
for
its
biodiversity
and
scenic
viewpoints;
popular
access
points
include
Cibodas
and
other
park
entrances.
As
with
many
active
or
potentially
active
volcanic
areas,
visitors
are
advised
to
follow
park
regulations
and
monitor
weather
and
volcanic
alerts.
it
conveys
notions
of
largeness
or
greatness.
As
a
personal-name
element,
it
is
widely
used
in
Balinese
naming
patterns
and
may
appear
on
its
own
or
in
combination
with
other
elements.
The
dual
use
as
a
name
element
and
as
a
geographic
name
reflects
the
linguistic
reach
of
the
term
across
Indonesian
culture.