Roro Jonggrang

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Gender Feminine
Scripts ꦫꦫꦗꦺꦴꦁꦒꦿꦁ(Javanese)
Pronounced Pron. RO-ro jong-GRAHNG(Javanese)  [key·IPA]
Other Forms FormsRara Jonggrang, Lara Jonggrang

Meaning & History

From the name of a princess that is featured in a Central Javanese folklore, Roro Jonggrang. The story tells about the betrayal of the princess which broke the prince's love (Bandung Bondowoso). The heartbroken prince then got enraged, then cursed her by turning her into a stone.
Added 10/28/2022 by better_nit_bitter
Edited 12/4/2022 by better_nit_bitter