The baby name Bondan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbon.dan/ (BON-dahn).
Bondan is Indonesian in Origin.
The baby name Bondan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbon.dan/ (BON-dahn).
Bondan is Indonesian in Origin.
A masculine Javanese given name, Bondan is well established in Indonesia. It appears in courtly chronicles such as the Babad Tanah Jawi, where Bondan Kejawen/Kejawan is cited as an ancestor in the line leading to the Mataram kings. In modern times the name remains familiar through public figures like musician Bondan Prakoso and journalist Bondan Winarno, helping to keep its use current particularly on Java.
Etymology is debated. Many speakers connect Bondan to Old Javanese bondho/bondha (provision, wealth, resources), with the -an suffix yielding the sense the provided one or one with resources and support. Others note a possible learned link to Sanskrit bandhana (bond, tie), giving a symbolic reading of loyalty and kinship. Variants include Bondhan (reflecting Javanese dh), and short forms Bon, Don, or Dan. Predominantly masculine, it is appreciated for a steady, grounded tone.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Girls | 0 | #101 | 2 | 3,319 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #127 | 9 | 4,130 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #251 | 6 | 7,111 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,078 | 34 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,599 | 16 | 28,008 |
Bondan is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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