121 Indonesian Baby Names With Meanings

Indonesia is a thriving country with hundreds of linguistic and ethnic groups. Their diversity is reflected in the Indonesian baby names. This sovereign country, consisting of over 18000 islands, is home to over 700 indigenous languages. It is a land of diverse ethnic groups, unique cultures, and traditions. Over the years, many of these ethnicities have adopted Indonesian names as a unifying thread that connects the nation. Especially among individuals from Java, it is common to encounter people with lengthy names shortened into nicknames. This practice of shortening names allows for more convenient and comfortable communication in daily interactions. Embracing Indonesian names have allowed the people of Indonesia to celebrate their shared identity while honoring the rich diversity that makes the country so vibrant. The names chosen by Indonesian parents reflect not only their family backgrounds but also the collective spirit of unity and harmony that defines this remarkable nation. But to understand Indonesian baby names, you first need to know where they come from. The naming conventions reflect the polyglot nature of the country. Indonesians do not follow the Western naming practice of a given name followed by the family name. They pick only one name for their children, which is culturally or geographically specific. For example, names ending with ‘o’ are Japanese, and names beginning with ‘Su’ are Sumatran. Names with origins in Kawi, Arabic, and Sanskrit, are preferred by modern parents. As each new generation receives their names, they become an integral part of the cultural heritage, carrying forward the essence of their roots and contributing to the beautiful mosaic of identities that form the fabric of Indonesian society. Browse through our list of Indonesian baby names and their meanings below. You can even bookmark your favorite names for later.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Abyasa		Boy	Clever
Adhiarja		Boy	Safety
Adika		Boy	The first child of the second husband
Adiratna		Girl	A beautiful jewel
Agung		Boy	Grand or great
Ahmad		Boy	Much praised; Name of prophet Muhammad
Ahmadzulkifli		Boy	an Indonesian voice actor, who was used to be worked at PT
Ajij		Boy	变化ant of Aziz, powerful, respected, beloved
Amisha		Girl	They are pure, truthful and beautiful beings whith a heart of gold
Angga		Boy
Angkasa		Girl	The sky
Annisa		Girl	A satisfied human being who is friendly
Arief		Boy	One who is clever and intelligent
Arif		Boy	Knowing; Knowledgeable; Wise; Intelligent; Sage;
Aulia		Girl	Good friend and companion
Bagaskoro		Boy	Sun rays
Bagus		Boy	Handsome or excellent
Bakti		Boy	An obedient boy
Banyu		Boy	水
Baskoro		Boy	Midday sun
Basuki		Boy	To flourish
Batara		Boy	God
Berkah		Boy	God’s gift
Buana		Boy	A whole world
Budi		Boy	To have reason, mind or a character
Budiwati		Girl	The wise one
Bulan		Girl	A moon and the month in indonesian
Cahya		Unisex	One who is the light in darkness
Cahyono		Boy	Light
Chahaya		Boy	Light
Cindy		Girl	Woman from Cynthus; Light
Cipta		Boy	To create
Citra		Girl	Picture, image, a form of art, an artist's impression
Darma		Boy	Good deed or duty
David		Boy	Beloved
Dewi		Girl	The Goddess
Diah		Girl	A young and powerful girl
Diann		Girl	A burning candle; Lord of wine
Dumadi		Boy	Becoming
Eas		Boy	黄金
Eka		Unisex	The first born child
Elang		Boy	Falcon
Elok		Girl	A beautiful woman, or jewel.
Endah		Girl	Beautiful, one who is excessively beautiful.
Fadhlan		Boy	A gift from God
Farah		Girl	Happiness
Farel		Boy
Farrell		Boy	Man of courage
Galang		Boy	To assemble
Gemi		Unisex	Refers to uncertain or unsure life time.
Gesang		Boy	Life or alive
Gunadi		Boy	Something that’s meaningful, meaningful.
Guritno		Girl	Poetess or poetic
Gus		Boy	Exalted; Majestic; Great; Venerable
Guss		Boy	the most coolest kid ur ever met
Harum		Girl	A woman who smells good.
Henry		Boy	Home ruler
Indah		Girl	Beautiful, a beautiful woman. A variation of Endah.
Intan		Boy	Diamond
Inten		Girl	A variant of Intan, meaning diamond
Irene		Girl	Peace
Ismaya		Boy	God like or wise
Jayachandra		Girl	One who won
Joyo		Boy	Victorious
Kabul		Boy	Kabul means Fulfilled Wish or Prayer
Kadek		Boy	Younger sibling. The name is generally given to second child.
Kaliappa		Boy	Kaliappa means Bud.
Kemala		Girl	Beautiful stone
Kemuning		Girl	A yellow flower found in Indonesia.
Kersen		Boy	Cherry in Indonesian language.
Kevin		Boy	Handsome by birth; Gentle
Kristiono		Boy	A Christian man or a follower of Christmas.
Kristiyana		Girl	A Christian woman.
Kulon		Boy	Kulon means the West
Legi		Girl	Sweet
Lestari		Girl	Everlasting
Maharani		Girl	She who rules the empire
Maria		Girl	Bitter
Marshanda		Girl	A brave and bold girl.
Mawar		Girl	Rose in Indonesian language.
Mega		Girl	A girl who is like the Clouds
Melati		Girl	Jasmine Flower
Mentari		Unisex	The Sun, who gives powerful light to whole world.
Merpati		Girl	A dove
Mlathi		Girl	Jasmine
Murni		Girl	Pure, a pure soul.
Mustika		Girl	A talisman or a magical stone.
Ndari		Girl	Full moon
Ningrat		Girl	Noble
Ningrum		Girl	Inside the soul.
Ningsih		Girl	With love
Nurul		Girl	Bright, nimble, sunlit, sunny.
Panuta		Boy	Good example or one who leads by example.
Perdana		Boy	The First; An Indoneasian name meaning first
Permata		Girl	Precious stones.
Pertiwi		Girl	The earth
Pramana		Boy	To be full of wisdom and knowledge
Pratam		Boy	A person who belongs to the highest, first status
Puspita		Girl	A woman who has all the qualities of the flower
Putra		Boy	To be someone's son

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