Where does “天猛公” come from?
天猛公 (Chinese) comes from Malay temenggung, from Kawi tumĕṅguṅ.
天猛公 (Chinese): Temenggung
Definitions
- Temenggung
Ancestry of “天猛公”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malay | temenggung | high-ranking official in some Malay sultanates under the bendahara (royal treasurer), typically in charge of the police or armed forces |
| 2 | Kawi | tumĕṅguṅ | — |