Indonesian Boy Names
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of 82 names
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laki | In Samoan often interpreted as 'lucky'; in Indonesian/Malay it means 'male' or 'man'; also used as a short form/nickname in some Slavic/Greek contexts. | Indonesian, Malay, Samoan, Slavic | Boy | — | |
| Laodegan | Compound formed from the Bugis male honorific 'La Ode' and the element 'gan' - used as a masculine given name/title, roughly 'La Ode Gan' (Mr./young man Gan). | Indonesian | Boy | — | |
| Mahfooz | Protected; preserved; safeguarded | Arabic, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay, Persian, Turkish | Boy | — | |
| Mamar | Unclear/rare: possibly 'passage' or 'crossing' (from Arabic mamar) or related to 'appointed/prosperous' (from mamur); exact sense varies by origin and usage. | Indonesian | Boy | — | |
| Mantan | Unclear as a given name; possibly a surname-turned-forename. Note: in Malay/Indonesian 'mantan' means 'former' (ex-partner). | English, Indonesian | Boy | — | |
| Markysyah | Blend of 'Mark' (warlike/dedicated to Mars) and 'syah'/'shah' (king) - roughly 'warlike king' or 'kingly warrior'. | Indonesian | Boy | — | |
| Papan | In Indonesian/Malay: 'board, plank, sign'. In Sanskrit-derived usage it is etymologically related to 'pāpa' (sin) and is rare as a name with that sense. | Indonesian, Malay, Sanskrit | Boy | — | |
| Rabun | Unclear; possibly 'son/descendant of Robin/Robert' or associated with 'raven' | Indonesian, Welsh | Boy | — | |
| Radzi | Likely 'content, satisfied' (from Arabic راضي) or 'of/from Ray' (Persian nisba) | Indonesian, Malay | Boy | — | |
| Rahmadi | Derived from Arabic rahma ('mercy, compassion'); roughly 'one who is merciful' or 'given mercy'. | Indonesian, Malay | Boy | — | |
| Raka | From Sanskrit rākā, often glossed as 'full moon' or related to night; in modern Indonesian use it's a common masculine given name (sometimes used without a specific literal meaning). | Indonesian, Sanskrit, Slavic | Boy | — | |
| rendi | Variant/diminutive of Randy/Randall, ultimately from elements meaning 'shield' + 'wolf' (i.e., 'shield-wolf' or 'protector'). | English, Indonesian | Boy | — | |
| Rezky | Sustenance, provision; blessed with good fortune | Indonesian, Malay | Boy | — | |
| Rizky | Provision, sustenance; blessing or good fortune | Indonesian, Malay | Boy | — | |
| Rupiah | Silver coin | Indonesian, Pali, Sanskrit | Boy | — | |
| Sajen | If derived from Hindi/Sanskrit: "beloved" or "friend". In Indonesian/Javanese usage: "offering" (ritual offering). | Hindi, Indonesian, Javanese, Sanskrit | Boy | — | |
| Santoso | Contentment; satisfaction; peaceful | Indonesian, Javanese | Boy | — | |
| Santun | Polite, courteous, respectful | Indonesian, Malay | Boy | — | |
| Saterya | Warrior; knight; noble hero (derived from the Sanskrit term for the warrior caste) | Indonesian, Javanese | Boy | — | |
| Selamat | Safe; blessed; fortunate; used in greetings/congratulations | Indonesian, Malay | Boy | — | |
| Senin | Monday (the second day of the week); often used for someone born on Monday | Indonesian, Malay | Boy | — | |
| Sudirman | Virtuous / good / wise man | Indonesian | Boy | — | |
| Suharto | Good wealth | Indonesian, Javanese, Sanskrit | Boy | — | |
| Susilo | Good conduct | Indonesian, Javanese, Sanskrit | Boy | — | |
| Tantowi | Not well-documented; likely a modern/local Indonesian name without a clear traditional etymology. | Indonesian | Boy | — | |
| Tawon | Wasp (stinging insect) - connotations of industriousness, protection or fierceness | Indonesian, Malay | Boy | — | |
| Tegar | Firm; steadfast; resilient | Indonesian, Malay | Boy | — | |
| Tonton | Literally 'uncle' in French; when used as a given name or nickname, related to Anton/Antonio (linked to Anthony) | French, Indonesian | Boy | — | |
| Toraj | Uncertain. In Persian usage (Touraj/Turaj) it is traditionally interpreted as 'brave' or 'high‑born'; alternatively it may be used in reference to the Toraja ethnic group/place in Indonesia. | Indonesian, Persian | Boy | — | |
| Yayan | UNKNOWN | Indonesian, Sundanese | Boy | — | |
| Yongky | Typically 'brave' or 'courageous' (often linked to Chinese 勇 yǒng or Korean 용기, 'courage') | Chinese, Indonesian, Korean | Boy | — | |
| Yopie | God will add / increase | Indonesian | Boy | — |
Indonesian Boys name popularity over time
Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Indonesian-origin name in our dataset.
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Names in this origin
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With data in 2024
91
Births 2024
425
Peak year 0