Indonesian Names for Girls

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.

A common name in Indonesia that would not work well in English-speaking countries, being too close to putrid or putty.

An Indonesian name that is virtually unknown in the Western World but that is eminently portable, sister of India and Indre or Indra.

Tyas is an unusual Indonesian name that's simple and straightforward and could make an distinctive choice in the Western World.

Mawar is another of the "rose" variants that is almost unheard of outside its home country (in this case, Indonesia), but which deserves consideration given its lilting sound.

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.

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.

Popular Indonesian name that may leave a young girl in an English=speaking country open to teasing.

The English homophone "harem" means something very different, but Harum is a pretty name nonetheless.