Indonesian Names for Boys

  1. Bayu
    • Origin:

      Indonesian
    • Meaning:

      "wind"
    • Description:

      Bayou? No, but it sounds the same, and since both the Indonesian name and the English word have appealing nature meanings, this is a perfect choice for the family that wants to bridge cultures.
  2. Bhaskara
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "shining"
    • Description:

      An epithet of the sun and the Hindu god Shiva, also borne by a 12th century Indian astronomer. Bhaskar, a common Indian surname, is related.
  3. Satriya
    • Origin:

      Indonesian
    • Meaning:

      "knight"
    • Description:

      An unknown (outside Indonesia) name with an attractive, gentle sound.
  4. Lintang
    • Origin:

      Indonesian
    • Meaning:

      "star"
    • Description:

      This name, which may also be Bintang in Indonesia, would have a difficult time transitioning to the Western World.
  5. Jati
    • Origin:

      Indonesian
    • Meaning:

      "honest"
    • Description:

      If you're looking for an international boy's name with an appealing meaning, you've found one great option.
  6. Maret
    • Adhit
      • Origin:

        Indonesian
      • Meaning:

        "prince"
      • Description:

        A strong Indonesian name that's easy to translate to the English-speaking world.
    • Jaka
      • Origin:

        Indonesian
      • Meaning:

        "young man"
      • Description:

        Jack getting too common for you? Here's a distinctive twist.
    • Agung
      • Origin:

        Bahasa
      • Meaning:

        "the great"
      • Description:

        This name may be "great" in Bahasa (the main language of Indonesia), but the sound does not sit lightly on the English-speaking tongue.
    • Harimau
      • Meritja