The baby name Broery is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BROH-ree (IPA: /ˈbroʊri/; Indonesian: /ˈbro.ri/).
Broery is Indonesian in Origin.
The baby name Broery is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BROH-ree (IPA: /ˈbroʊri/; Indonesian: /ˈbro.ri/).
Broery is Indonesian in Origin.
Broery is a rare masculine given name most encountered in Indonesia, particularly among Ambonese/Moluccan communities. It reflects Dutch influence: the base is Dutch Broer “brother,” from Middle Dutch broeder and ultimately Proto-Germanic, cognate with English brother and German Bruder. The Indonesianized spelling with a final -y (also seen as Broeri) matches local naming patterns and softens the final consonant visually and phonetically. The core meaning evokes kinship, solidarity, and familial warmth.
Use in formal records is uncommon, but the name gained wider recognition through the celebrated Indonesian singer Broery Marantika (1949–2000), born Simon Dominggus Pesulima, whose stage name cemented Broery in popular culture. Variants and related forms include Broer (Dutch given name), Broeri/Broery (Indonesian spellings), the affectionate Dutch diminutive Broertje, and surnames Broers or Broersen. Parents choosing Broery often intend a friendly, brotherly aura with a distinctive Maluku–Dutch heritage note.
Broery is rarely chosen. In all, it turns up just 13 times, across 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,099 | 13 | 25,439 |
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