73 Indonesian Boy Names From The Island Country

Indonesia is the land of a thousand islands and is the world’s largest archipelagic state. Indonesian boy names are inspired by the country’s nature, culture, religion, as well as different personality traits. Indonesia is a melting pot of different cultures from the Indian subcontinent, Europe, the Middle East, mainland China, Melanesian, and Austronesian people. This intermingling of various groups has a significant influence on the cultural and linguistic makeup of one of the largest countries in Southeast Asia. With over 1300 ethnic groups, Indonesia is considered a multilingual, multicultural, and multiethnic country. Indonesian naming practices or traditions are different from the Western way where the first name is followed by a family name or surname. In Indonesia, a single name is identified as the full name of an individual (1). If parents choose to add additional names like regional, patronymics, matronymics, family, or clan names, they may do so, but they hold no relevance officially. Indonesian names are distinct because even without a family name, the type of name a person holds is indicative of the location and culture he or she belongs to. For example, Indonesian names that begin with ‘Su’ or end with ‘o’ are identified as Javanese names. Javanese people tend to have one-word names. When an individual in Indonesia has a multi-word name, such as Yovan Gunardio Darmawan, all three names are considered to be their single personal name (1). Balinese names are differentiated based on their naming system which follows a birth order. Firstborn babies are given the name Wayan and the second is called Made, and so on. Balinese names can also identify a person’s caste. People who come from the Batak or North Sumatran cultures bear the clan names of Sitompul and Rajagukguk. If you’re keen to find an Indonesian name for your baby, go through this carefully curated list and explore the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the country.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Ahmad		Boy	Much praised; Most commendable
Stanley		Boy	Stony woodland or clearing
Harun		Boy	Lofty; Exalted
Marwan		Boy	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; Strong lion; Leader
Rakeem		Boy	Kind; Compassionate
Faisal		Boy	Judge; Arbiter; Separator between good and bad
Ashar		Boy	Alarm; Notify; Advise; Observe; Brave
Danial		Boy	God is my judge
Khairi		Boy	Goodness; Member of the warrior class
Burhan		Boy	Proof; An epithet of Prophet Muhammad
Akbar		Boy	The greatest
Alam		Boy	World; Universe; Little Rock; Handsome
Daud		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Jabar		Boy	Powerful
Amri		Boy	My command; One who enlivens a place; One who lives a long life
Adit		Boy	From the beginning; Precedence
Enver		Boy	Bright; Luminous
Ardian		Boy	One belonging to the Illyrian tribe; Land; Earth
Alif		Boy	Friend; Associate; Kind
Arfan		Boy	Knowledge; Learning; Awareness
Jalan		Boy	Road; Path
Mansur		Boy	A victorious one
Mahmood		Boy	A man who is worth the praise; Commendable; Worthy of reverence
Perdana		Boy	The First
Ahmadzulkifli		Boy	An Indonesian voice actor
Ajij		Boy	Powerful; Respected; Beloved; A variant of Aziz
Arief		Boy	One who is clever and intelligent
Buana		Boy	A whole world
Budi		Boy	To have reason, mind or a character
Guss		Boy	Coolest kid you have ever met
Kabul		Boy	Fulfilled wish or prayer
Kaliappa		Boy	Bud
Kulon		Boy	Kulon means the West
Pramana		Boy	To be full of wisdom and knowledge
Pratam		Boy	A person who belongs to the highest; First status
Putra		Boy	To be someone's son
Rimbo		Boy	One who is like a jungle
Soleh		Boy	A person who is deeply religious
Abyasa		Boy	Clever
Adhiarja		Boy	Safety
Adika		Boy	The first child of the second husband
Agung		Boy	Grand or great
Bagaskoro		Boy	Sun rays
Bagus		Boy	Handsome; Excellent
Bakti		Boy	An obedient boy
Banyu		Boy	Water
Baskoro		Boy	Midday sun
Basuki		Boy	To flourish
Batara		Boy	God
Berkah		Boy	God's gift
Cahyono		Boy	Light
Chahaya		Boy	Light
Cipta		Boy	To create
Darma		Boy	Good deed or duty
Dumadi		Boy	Becoming
Eas		Boy	Gold
Elang		Boy	Falcon
Galang		Boy	To assemble
Gesang		Boy	Life or alive
Gunadi		Boy	Something meaningful
Intan		Boy	Diamond
Ismaya		Boy	God-like; Wise
Joyo		Boy	Victorious
Kadek		Boy	Younger sibling; Second child
Kersen		Boy	Cherry in Indonesian language
Panuta		Boy	Good example or one who leads by example.
Ramelan		Boy	A prophecy
Santoso		Boy	Peaceful
Setiawan		Boy	Faithful
Vikal		Boy	Twilight; Evening or close of the day
Farel		Boy	Heroic
Angga		Boy	Tooth; Antlers
Fadhlan		Boy	A gift from God

Infographic: Fantastic Indonesian Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Indonesian baby names reflect the diverse cultural and linguistic influences of the various ethnic groups in the country. With a unique and distinctive naming tradition, Indonesian names evoke a person’s native region or clan. Explore the beauty of Indonesian names in this infographic to find the one that suits your little boy the best.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team