Klaten

from jawa

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From jawa

Definition

A regency in Central Java, Indonesia

Etymology

Derived from the Javanese word 'Klaten', which is etymologically associated with terms like 'melaten' or 'klathak'. This name has been used historically as a toponym for the administrative region in Central Java since the Mataram Kingdom era.

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