Batak Submitted Place Names

Batak names are used on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia by speakers of the Batak languages. See also about Indonesian names.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Medan (Settlement) Indonesian, Malay, Batak
Meaning uncertain. It may be derived from Batak Karo madan meaning "healed, blessed, recovered" or Malay medan meaning "field" (ultimately of Iranian origin). This is the name of a city in Indonesia.
Sibolga (Settlement) Batak
from si, indicating location, and bolga,
Sinabung (Mountain & Other) Batak
The name of an infamous volcano in the north of Sumatra.