Indonesian Names
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Djuni
Djuni is an uncommon feminine name with exotic appeal. It likely has Indonesian or Scandinavian origins - in Indonesia, it might relate to 'Juni' meaning 'June,' while in Scandinavian contexts it…
Maret
Maret is a masculine name with Estonian and Scandinavian roots, though it appears as a feminine name in some cultures. It originated as a variation of Margaret, which derives from the Greek…
Meritja
Meritja is an uncommon masculine name with possible connections to several cultural origins. It may have roots in African naming traditions or could be derived from linguistic elements related to…
Harimau
Harimau is a masculine name derived from the Malay and Indonesian word for 'tiger.' In these cultures, the tiger symbolizes power, strength, and courage—attributes traditionally associated with…
Jakarta
Place name
Jakarta, the name of the capital and largest city of Indonesia, is located on the island of Java. Both Jakarta and Java could make interesting and unusual choices for a girl.
Indah
Indonesian
"pretty"
An Indonesian name that is virtually unknown in the Western World but that is eminently portable, sister of India and Indre or Indra.
Putri
Indonesian
"princess; daughter"
A common name in Indonesia that would not work well in English-speaking countries, being too close to putrid or putty.
Ayu
Indonesian
"very feminine, beautiful"
A common Indonesian name that is sometimes (as with Mary here) joined with another, as in 'Ayu' and 'Tyas,' which becomes 'Ayuningtyas' and means beautiful heart.
Ratih
Indonesian
"most beautiful; godlike"
Popular Indonesian name that may leave a young girl in an English=speaking country open to teasing.
Harum
Indonesian
"aromatic"
The English homophone "harem" means something very different, but Harum is a pretty name nonetheless.
Tyas
Indonesian
"heart of hearts"
Tyas is an unusual Indonesian name that's simple and straightforward and could make an distinctive choice in the Western World.
Laras
Indonesian
"calm"
Everyone will misunderstand it as Lara, but if you're willing to put up with the confusion, this is a truly different yet simple option.
Bayu
Indonesian
"wind"
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.
Lintang
Indonesian
"star"
This name, which may also be Bintang in Indonesia, would have a difficult time transitioning to the Western World.
Bhaskara
Sanskrit
"shining"
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.
Jati
Indonesian
"honest"
If you're looking for an international boy's name with an appealing meaning, you've found one great option.
Adhit
Indonesian
"prince"
A strong Indonesian name that's easy to translate to the English-speaking world.
Satriya
Indonesian
"knight"
An unknown (outside Indonesia) name with an attractive, gentle sound.
Jaka
Slovene; Indonesian
"supplanter; young man"
Jack getting too common for you? Here's a distinctive twist. Jaka is one of the most popular boy names in Slovenia, where it's a variant of Jacob or James.
Agung
Bahasa
"the great"
This name may be "great" in Bahasa (the main language of Indonesia), but the sound does not sit lightly on the English-speaking tongue.
