Certificate of Name
Gusti
Masculine
Meaning & Origin
Gusti is a Balinese male name derived from a title meaning "leader". In Bali, the title Gusti is historically associated with the nobility and ruling class, particularly within the Cokorda and Dewa aristocratic lineages. It denotes a person of high social standing, often equivalent to a prince or lord.The name also appears in other linguistic contexts:In Faroese, Gusti is a masculine given name. It follows a patronymic system: the son of a man named Gusti is called Gustason, and the daughter Gustadóttir.In Alemannic German, spoken in Uri, Switzerland, Gusti is a neuter noun meaning "a two-year-old calf." In this context, it is not a personal name but a common noun with a specific dialectal usage.Romanian Gusti is a masculine name borrowed from Greek Γούστης (Goústis).Notable BearersWhile the Balinese title has been worn by many historical rulers and nobles, the name is less common as a given name outside Indonesia. In Faroese records, it is used but not widely documented.Meaning: Leader (Balinese)Origin: Balinese; also found in Faroese, Alemannic German, RomanianType: Male given name (Balinese, Faroese, Romanian); noun (Alemannic)
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