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Sumber is a term in the Indonesian language meaning source, origin, or spring. It is also a common place name in Indonesia, used for numerous villages and subdistricts across the archipelago.

The geographic usage of the name Sumber often reflects a preference in toponymy to denote proximity to a water source such as a spring or stream. In many cases, settlements were named Sumber because their location or local geography suggested a source of water that was important for daily life and agriculture.

In administrative geography, places named Sumber are typically villages (desa) or urban villages (kelurahan) within larger regencies or cities. Some areas may be identified as districts (kecamatan) that include a village or town named Sumber. Because the name is widespread, identifying a specific Sumber usually requires additional context, such as the province, regency, or district with which it is associated.

Etymologically, Sumber derives from Indonesian and is cognate with related terms in Malay that denote origin or source. Beyond its literal meaning, the name has become a conventional toponym reflecting historical settlement patterns around natural resources.

Because Sumber is a common place-name element, it appears in gazetteers, maps, and local histories across Indonesia. Distinguishing among places bearing the name typically depends on regional qualifiers and administrative boundaries.