Indonesian Names

Abdul is a common transliteration of the Arabic compound ʿAbd al- (عبد ال), meaning "servant of the." It functions as the first part of many theophoric male given names in the Islamic world, where the second element is o...

Abdul Aziz is a common given name in Arabic, Indonesian, Malay, and Urdu, serving as an alternate transcription of the Arabic عبد العزيز (see Abd al-Aziz). The name is composed of two elements: ʿabd meaning "servant" and...

Abdul Hamid is a variant transcription of the Arabic name Abd al-Hamid, commonly used in Indonesia and Malaysia. The name is composed of the Arabic elements ʿabd meaning "servant" and ḥamīd meaning "praiseworthy", thus s...

Etymology Abdullah is a common transliteration of the Arabic name ʻAbd Allāh (عبد الله), a theophoric name meaning "servant of Allah" or "servant of God." It is composed of the Arabic words ʿabd (عبد), meaning "servant"...

Abdul Rahman is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name عبد الرحمٰن (see Abd ar-Rahman), and is the standard form in Malay and Indonesian. The name means "servant of the merciful", derived from Arabic عبد (ʿabd) me...

Achmad is an Indonesian form of Ahmad, an Arabic male given name widely used across the Muslim world. The name Ahmad shares the same root as Hamid 1, deriving from the Arabic triconsonantal root ḥ-m-d (ḥamida), meaning "...

Adam is a name of profound historical and religious significance, originating from the Hebrew word adam meaning "man." Its etymology is debated, with possible roots in the Hebrew ʾaḏam ("to be red," referring to skin ton...

Adi is a masculine given name used in Indonesia and Java, carrying distinct meanings in each language. In Indonesian, it means "first," while in Javanese it signifies "beautiful, good, valuable." Both meanings ultimately...

Aditya is a Sanskrit name meaning "belonging to Aditi," derived from the goddess Aditi, who represents infinity and the boundless. In Hindu mythology, the Adityas are a group of deities, the children of Aditi, often enum...

Adnan (Arabic: عدنان, romanized: ʿAdnān) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "settler". In Islamic tradition, Adnan is revered as a patriarch of the northern Arabian tribes and a direct ancestor of the Pr...

Afifah is an alternate transcription of the Arabic عفيفة (see Afifa), as well as the usual Indonesian and Malay form. It is a feminine name derived from the Arabic root عفّ (ʿaffa), meaning "to refrain, to be chaste." Th...

Etymology and MeaningAgung is a masculine Indonesian given name derived from the Indonesian word agung, meaning "great, large". This lexical root connects to concepts of grandeur and eminence, making the name a tradition...

Agus is a male given name commonly used across South Asia, including India and neighboring regions. The name has multiple possible origins and meanings. In Sanskrit, Agus (अंगुस) is associated with the word for 'a great'...

Agustina is a feminine given name used in Spanish-speaking countries and Indonesia. It functions as the Spanish feminine form of Augustinus (see Augustine 1), from which the masculine Agustín also derives. Etymology and...

Ahmad (Arabic: أحمد, romanized: ʾAḥmad) is an Arabic male given name meaning "most commendable, most praiseworthy." It is a superlative form of Hamid, which derives from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d (ح م د), associated with pra...

Aisyah is the Indonesian and Malay form of Aisha, an Arabic female given name. The name Aisha comes from the Arabic word عائشة (ʿĀʾishah), which means "living, alive". Aisyah is widely used in Muslim-majority Indonesia a...

Akbar is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the kabīr root meaning "great" or "big". Its comparative form means "greater" or "greatest", making it a theophoric name that exalts divine or human greatnes...

EtymologyAkhmad is a Chechen, Ingush, Avar and Indonesian form of Ahmad. The name ultimately derives from the Arabic root حمد (ḥamida) meaning "to praise", and is closely related to the names Hamid 1 and Muhammad. The su...

Ali is a masculine given name widely used across the Muslim world, meaning "lofty, sublime" in Arabic. It derives from the Arabic root ʿalā (علا), meaning "to be high," which is also the root of the element ʿalā.Etymolog...

Alya is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "sky, heaven, loftiness" (from Arabic علياء (ʿaliyya')). It is a common name in Arabic-speaking countries, as well as in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Turkey, where it h...

Amin is an Arabic masculine given name derived from أمين (ʾamīn), meaning "truthful" or "trustworthy." It is cognate to the word Amen (Arabic: آمين), sharing the root concept of faithfulness. The name appears across the...

Aminah is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Āmina (آمنة) and Amīna (أمينة), and is the usual form in Malay and Indonesian. The name corresponds to Amina, which has two distinct meanings depending on its vowel...

Amir 1 is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic title amīr (أمير), meaning "commander, prince". The term entered English as the loanword emir, historically used for military commanders and provincial governors i...

Anas is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning “friendliness” or “sociability,” derived from the Arabic root ʾanisa meaning “to be friendly.” It is closely related to the name Muhammad through a prominent early beare...

Anggun is an Indonesian female given name meaning "graceful, elegant" in the Indonesian language. The name is most famously borne by Anggun Cipta Sasmi (born 1974), an internationally renowned Indonesian-French singer, s...

Anisa is a feminine given name used in several cultures, primarily in Somalia, Arabic-speaking regions, Indonesia, and Albania. It is the feminine form of Anis, a name of Arabic origin meaning "friendly, friend." The roo...

Annisa is a feminine Indonesian given name with dual origins. Primarily, it functions as the Indonesian form of Anisa, the feminine variant of Anis, which means "friendly, companion" in Arabic (from the root ʾanisa meani...

Anwar is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "brighter, more luminous" or "more enlightened," derived from the root nūr (light). It is the comparative form of an adjective related to نور, and carries connotations of s...

Arif (Arabic: عارف, also spelled Aref in Persian and Urdu, or Arief in Indonesian and Malay) is an Arabic male given name that means "learned, knowing, expert" in Arabic. The name stems from the Arabic root ع ر ف (ʾayn-r...

Arya is a unisex name derived from the old Indo-Iranian root *arya-, meaning "Aryan, noble". In India, it serves as a transcription of both the masculine Sanskrit form Ārya (आर्य) and its feminine counterpart Āryā (आर्या...

Asih is an Indonesian feminine name that functions as a variant of Kasih. The name Kasih itself carries a simple and profound meaning in Malay and Indonesian: "love". As a variant, Asih retains this core sense of affecti...

Aziz is a masculine given name and surname of Semitic origin, meaning "powerful, respected, beloved" in Arabic. It is derived from the root ʿazza (ʿazza), meaning "to be powerful" or "to be cherished." In Islamic traditi...

Bachtiar is an Indonesian form of Bakhtiar. The root name Bakhtiar is of Persian origin, meaning "lucky, fortunate", composed of elements meaning "luck, fortune" and "possessor, friend" (compare bakht and yar). The name...

Bagus is a masculine given name and surname of Indonesian origin, meaning "handsome, excellent" in Indonesian. The name is particularly used in Java and Bali, often as part of compound names with the prefix Ida Bagus or...

Bambang is a masculine given name of Javanese origin, meaning "knight" in the Javanese language. It is widely used in Indonesia, particularly among Javanese-speaking communities, reflecting the cultural significance of c...

Batari is a feminine given name prominent in Indonesian culture, derived from the Indonesian word meaning "goddess." Its etymology traces back to the Sanskrit noble title bhaṭṭārī (भट्टारी), meaning "noble lady," which i...

Bima is the Indonesian form of Bhima, a name derived from the Sanskrit word bhīma, meaning "terrible, formidable." In Hinduism, Bhima is one of the five Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata. He is renowned for his im...

Buana is a masculine given name of Indonesian origin, meaning "the world". The name ultimately derives from the Sanskrit भुवन (bhuvana), which also denotes "world" or "earth". In the Malay language, which is closely rela...

Budi is a male given name used in Indonesia, where it is derived from the Sanskrit element buddhi, meaning "intellect, reason, mind" or "character". The word is etymologically related to the title Buddha (meaning "enligh...

Bulan is a feminine given name of Indonesian origin, meaning "moon" (or "month"). In Indonesian and related languages, the word bulan directly translates to the celestial body, reflecting the common cross-cultural practi...

Burhan is an Arabic masculine given name that carries the profound meaning of "proof" or "evidence" in Arabic (برهان, Burhān). It is derived from the Arabic root B-R-H (ب ر ه) meaning "to become clear," and the concept o...

Burhanuddin is a variant and common spelling of the Arabic name Burhan ad-Din, formed from the elements burhān (proof) and dīn (religion, faith), thus meaning “proof of the faith.” It is used in Indonesia, Malaysia, and...

EtymologyCahaya is a given name in Indonesia and Malaysia, derived from the Malay and Indonesian word cahaya, meaning "light." This term originates from Sanskrit chāyā (छाया), which can also mean "shade" or "shadow" but...

Cahya is an Indonesian variant of the name Cahaya, which itself ultimately comes from the Sanskrit word छाया (chāyā), meaning "light" or "radiance". This etymological connection ties the name to broader cultural and ling...

Cinta is an Indonesian feminine given name that directly translates to "love" in the Indonesian language. The name's origin can be traced back to the Sanskrit word cintā (चिनता), meaning "thought" or "care," which evolve...

Indra is a prominent figure in Indian mythology. According to the Vedas, the Hindu sacred texts, Indra is the king of the gods and the ruler of the Svarga Loka, the heavenly realm. He is associated with weather phenomena...

Danial is an alternate transcription of Persian Daniyal or Arabic Daniyal, as well as the usual Malay and Indonesian form of the name. It is derived from Daniyal, which in turn originates from the Hebrew name Daniel, mea...

Origin and MeaningDarma is an Indonesian masculine given name meaning "good deed" or "duty". It is derived from the Sanskrit word dharma (धर्म), a central concept in Indian religions that refers to the moral law, righteo...

Daud is a given name used in Arabic, Urdu, Indonesian, and Malay contexts, functioning as a variant transcription of the Arabic Dawud, the Arabic form of David. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Dawiḏ, meaning...

Devi is a feminine given name derived from Sanskrit devī, meaning "goddess." The name originates from the Sanskrit root div, meaning "to shine" or "heavenly," and is the feminine counterpart of Deva, meaning "god." In in...

Dewi is an Indonesian form of Devi, a feminine given name derived from the Sanskrit word devī (देवी), meaning 'goddess'. The name traces its linguistic roots through the Indonesian adaptation of Sanskrit, reflecting the...

Dian is a unisex given name with distinct origins in Indonesian and English contexts. The Indonesian meaning is "candle," derived from the word dian in the Indonesian language. This meaning evokes light, illumination, an...

Dwi is an Indonesian given name meaning "two" or "second," ultimately derived from the Sanskrit word द्वि (dvi). The name reflects the historical influence of Indian culture and languages, particularly Sanskrit, on the I...

Eka 1 is an Indonesian unisex name meaning "one, first," derived from the Sanskrit word एक (eka). The name embodies the concept of singularity and primacy, often associated with the first child or a leader in the family....

Endang is an Indonesian female name that means "ascetic woman, hermitess" in Indonesian. The name reflects values of spirituality and discipline, common in cultures influenced by Hindu-Buddhist and Islamic traditions.Ety...

Faisal is an Arabic masculine given name and surname, used widely across the Muslim world including in Arabic, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay, and Urdu-speaking communities. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic فيص...

Faiz 1 is an Arabic name meaning "triumphing, victorious" or "victor," derived from the Arabic root fāza (to triumph). It carries a strong connotation of success and overcoming challenges. As a feminine form, it is relat...

Farhan (also spelled Farhaan) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "happy, cheerful". Derived from the Arabic verb fariḥa (to be happy), it is closely related to the feminine name Farah (meaning "joy"). Fa...

Farida is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic root فرد (farada), meaning "to be unique, to be alone." It is the feminine form of Farid, which carries the meaning "unique, precious". The name is rarely seen in E...

Faris is an Arabic masculine given name and surname, meaning "horseman, knight" (فارس). The name evokes ideals of chivalry, skill in horsemanship, and bravery, reflecting the high regard for equestrian culture in classic...