Dhapurs and their names

jagabuwana · 20th May 2024, 07:42 AM

How does a dhapur get its name?

Relatedly, is there a relationship between the name of the dhapur and the kerises physical form, or with the tuah of the dhapur?

I suspect this might differ on a case-by-case basis, so I'll throw out some examples to get the ball rolling to see if anyone can offer a meaning or reason behind the given name.

Dhapur tilam upih (noun) - translated as "bed made of the leaf sheaths of the areca palm"
Pasupati (proper noun) - an incarnation of Shiva
Jangkung (adjective) - tall or langky person, or Robson also has another definition of "to guard from afar, watch from a distance/"

Do feel free to offer any others.

20th May 2024, 07:42 AM	#1
jagabuwana Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 286	Dhapurs and their names How does a dhapur get its name? Relatedly, is there a relationship between the name of the dhapur and the kerises physical form, or with the tuah of the dhapur? I suspect this might differ on a case-by-case basis, so I'll throw out some examples to get the ball rolling to see if anyone can offer a meaning or reason behind the given name. Dhapur tilam upih (noun) - translated as "bed made of the leaf sheaths of the areca palm" Pasupati (proper noun) - an incarnation of Shiva Jangkung (adjective) - tall or langky person, or Robson also has another definition of "to guard from afar, watch from a distance/" Do feel free to offer any others.