Indonesian Names
Indonesian names are used on the island nation of Indonesia in southeast Asia. See also about Indonesian names.
208 names in our directory
Indonesian
208Fatimah is a common alternate transcription of Arabic فاطمة (see Fatima), and is the usual spelling in Malay and Indonesian. It is derived from the Arabic root (faṭama) meaning "to abstain" or "to wean." Historical and R...
Fida is a feminine given name in Arabic, Indonesian, and Urdu, but its usage varies by region: it is typically masculine in Pakistan and feminine in Indonesia. The name derives from the Arabic triliteral root fadā, conve...
Fikri (Arabic: فِكْرِي) is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin. It means "intellectual" or "thoughtful", derived from the Arabic root fakara (فكر), meaning "to think, to reflect." As a possessive form, it...
Firdaus is a unisex given name derived from the Arabic word firdaws (فردوس), meaning "paradise." The Arabic term itself was borrowed from an Iranian language, ultimately tracing back to the Avestan phrase pairi daēza (𐬞𐬀...
Fitri is a given name of Arabic origin, derived from the word fiṭrī (فطْري), meaning "natural" or "pure." In Indonesian and Malay languages, the name carries connotations of innate purity and untainted simplicity, reflec...
Fuad (also spelled Fouad, Foud, Fuaad, or Foad) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "heart"—specifically the beating, circulating heart that is also the seat of mind and spirit. Its root is the Arabic ver...
Guntur is an Indonesian masculine given name that means "thunder." The name derives from the Indonesian word guntur, which directly translates to "thunder" as the natural phenomenon. This name reflects a common onomastic...
Hadi is an Arabic masculine given name and surname, meaning "leader" or "guide". It derives from the Arabic root hadā, which signifies guiding someone to the right path. The name is closely connected to Islamic theology:...
Hadijah is the Indonesian form of the Arabic name Khadija. The name Khadija holds profound significance in Islam as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife and the mother of all his children, with the exception of...
Hakim is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "wise". It derives from the Arabic root ḥakama (ḥakama), which carries connotations of judgement, decision-making, and rule. The name appears in two distinct form...
Halim (Arabic: حليم) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "patient, tolerant, mild, forbearing, slow to anger." It is widely used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority regions, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Tu...
Halimah is a feminine given name used primarily in Arabic-speaking countries, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic حليمة (Ḥalīmah), as well as the usual form in Malay and Indonesian. Ha...
Hamidah is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name حميدة (Ḥamīdah), the feminine form of Hamid 1. It is the usual form of this name in Indonesian and Malay, where it is commonly used as a female personal name.Etymo...
Haris is a Bosnian, Urdu, Indonesian, and Malay form of Harith, as well as an alternate transcription of the original Arabic name. Derived from the Arabic root ḥ-r-th (ح ر ث), it carries the literal meaning of "plowman"...
Harta is an Indonesian masculine given name that derives from the Indonesian word harta, meaning “wealth, treasure, property.” The term ultimately traces back to artha, a Sanskrit word for “wealth” or “meaning,” which is...
EtymologyHarun is the Arabic form of Aaron, a name of ancient origin. While the Hebrew Aharon is traditionally understood to mean "high mountain" or "exalted," etymologists often trace both Harun and Aharon back to an Eg...
Hasan is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "handsome" or "good", derived from the Arabic root حسن (ḥasuna), "to be beautiful, to be good." The name is widespread across the Muslim world and beyond, used in Arabic, B...
Hayati is a feminine given name used in Indonesian and Malay, meaning "my life." It derives from the Arabic word حياة (ḥayāh), meaning "life," combined with the first-person possessive suffix in Malay and Indonesian. The...
Helmi is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name حلمي (Ḥilmī), derived from the root ḥaluma meaning "to be gentle" or "to be patient." It is the usual form in Indonesian and Malay contexts, often found as a masculi...
Hidayat is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "guidance," deriving from the hadā root, which conveys the idea of leading along the right path or guiding. The name is common in Arabic-speaking regions and In...
Ibrahim is an Arabic form of the name Abraham, widely used across the Muslim world and by Arab Christians. It appears in the Quran as the name of the prophet Abraham, who is revered in Islam as a patriarch and a model of...
Idris 1 is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "interpreter, teacher" or related to study. It derives from the Arabic root درس (darasa) meaning "to study, to learn." According to the Quran, Idris is the name...
Ihsan (Arabic: إحسان, also romanized Ehsan) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "charity, good deed". It derives from the Arabic root حسن (ḥasuna) meaning "to be good", which also gives rise to names like Hasan and...
Ilham is a unisex given name derived from the Arabic word إلهام (ʼilhām), meaning "inspiration". It carries connotations of divine or muse‑like influence and is used across the Muslim world, particularly in Arabic‑, Pers...
Ilyas is the Arabic form of Elijah (also Latinized as Elias), used across the Islamic world and in Muslim communities in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Africa. The name derives from the Hebrew אֱלִיָּהוּ (ʾEliyyahu), meaning "...
Imam means "leader" in Arabic. It is an Islamic leadership title used both as a first name and as a religious designation. As a given name, it is common in Arabic-speaking and Indonesian Muslim communities, reflecting th...
Iman is a given name with deep roots in Islamic culture, derived from the Arabic word īmān meaning "faith." Linguistically, it comes from the triliteral root أمن (ʾamuna), meaning "to be faithful." The name is used acros...
Imran is an Arabic name (also transliterated as Emran) that carries significant religious importance in Islam. It is the Arabic form of Amram, a name of Hebrew origin meaning “exalted nation.” In the Quran, Imran is used...
Indah is a feminine given name found primarily in Indonesia. It directly translates to "beautiful" in the Indonesian language, functioning as a straightforward semantic name that reflects positive personal qualities. Bec...
Indra is the name of the ancient Hindu warrior god of the sky and rain, frequently depicted riding the elephant Airavata. The Sanskrit name इन्द्र means "possessing drops of rain", from इन्दु (indu) meaning "a drop" and...
Intan is a feminine given name of Malay and Indonesian origin, meaning "diamond" in both languages. Etymologically, it traces back to Old Javanese hintĕn, a kramanized (polite) form of hīra, which itself derives from San...
Iqbal is an Arabic masculine name meaning "fortunate" or "prosperous", derived from the root q-b-l which conveys the idea of turning towards something or receiving good fortune. The name is popular across the Muslim worl...
Irfan is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic word عِرْفَان (irfān), meaning "knowledge, awareness, learning". In Arabic, the term itself is rooted in the concept of deep understanding or gnosis. The name is wi...
EtymologyIsa (Arabic: عيسى) is the Arabic form of the name Jesus. This name appears in the Quran as 'Īsā and is used by Muslims as a given name. In contrast, Arabic-speaking Christians use the form يسوع (Yasūʿ) to refer...
Iskandar is the Arabic, Indonesian, and Malay form of Alexander. Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defending men" from alexo (to defend) and aner (man), Iskandar entered Arabic and other Islamic languages...
Ismail is the Arabic form of Ishmael, widely used across the Muslim world and in several other languages, including Bengali, Indonesian, and Urdu. The name derives from the Hebrew Yishmaʿel, meaning "God will hear," from...
Jamal is a given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "beauty". It derives from the Arabic root jamala (جمل), meaning "to be beautiful." The name is widely used across the Arab and Muslim worlds and has gained popu...
Jamaluddin is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name جمال الدين (Jamal ad-Din), and is also the standard form in Indonesian, Malay, and Dari Persian. The name combines two Arabic elements: jamāl, meaning "beauty",...
Jamil is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It means "beautiful" in Arabic, derived from the root جمل (jamala), meaning "to be beautiful." The name is widely used across the Muslim world, including in Arabic, Benga...
Jamilah is a feminine given name predominantly used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority regions, including the Arab world, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Jamila (جميلة), a...
Joko is a male given name primarily used in Indonesia, especially among Javanese speakers. It derives from the Javanese word jaka (ꦗꦏ), meaning "young man, boy", ultimately from Old Javanese jaka. The name reflects cultu...
Junaidi is the Indonesian and Malay form of Junayd. Junayd derives from the Arabic root jund (جند), meaning “army, soldiers,” and traditionally signifies a “small army.”Etymology and Historical ContextThe root Junayd is...
Juni is a given name that serves as the Swedish, Norwegian, and Indonesian cognate of June. In Scandinavian countries, where it is predominantly feminine, Juni carries the same floral and vintage connotations as June, ev...
Jusuf is the Bosnian and Indonesian form of Yusuf, the Arabic version of the biblical and Qur'anic name Joseph. The name thus inherits a rich religious and linguistic heritage, rooted in the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning "...
Kamal is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "perfection". It is widely used across the Muslim world, particularly in Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay, Persian, and Urdu-speaking communities....
Kartini is an Indonesian female given name derived from the Javanese/Indonesian word karti, meaning "act, deed," which itself traces back to the Sanskrit kṛti (कृति). The name is most famously associated with Raden Adjen...
Kasih is a feminine given name that means "love" in the Malay and Indonesian languages. As a word name, it directly conveys affection and endearment, making it a popular choice in both Indonesia and Malaysia. The name is...
Krisna is an Indonesian form of the name Krishna. While the spelling differs from the Sanskrit original, it retains the pronunciation and cultural significance of its source. The name is used in Indonesia, particularly a...
Kusuma is an Indonesian given name derived from the Sanskrit word kusuma (कुसुम), meaning “flower.” The name is predominantly used in Indonesia, where it can be bestowed upon both boys and girls, making it a unisex name....
Latifah is a feminine given name used in Arabic, Indonesian, and Malay cultures. It is an alternate transcription of Arabic لطيفة (see Latifa), and the standard Malay and Indonesian form. The name ultimately derives from...
Lestari is a name of Indonesian origin, primarily used as a feminine given name, though it also appears as a surname. The name directly derives from the Indonesian word lestari, meaning "eternal" or "abiding." In the Ind...
Lukman is a masculine given name and surname, primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Indonesian contexts. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Luqman (لقمان), and is also the usual Indonesian form of the na...
Lutfi (also spelled Lotfi or Luthfi, from Arabic: لطفي) is a male given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "kind, gentle" or "gracious". It is derived from the Arabic root لطف (laṭafa), which means "to be kind" o...
Mahmud is a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "praised". It derives from the same triconsonantal root Ḥ-M-D (حمد) as Muhammad, which also means "praised, commendable". The name is widespread across the Islamic wo...
Maimunah is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Maymuna (ميمونة), and is the usual form in Malay and Indonesian. The name is derived from the Arabic root يمن (yamana), meaning "to be lucky, to go to the right."...
Malik 1 is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic word ملك (malik), meaning "king." It is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries as well as in Indonesian, Malay, and Urdu-speaking communities. The name holds de...
Mansur is an Arabic masculine name derived from the root naṣara, meaning "to help, to aid." The name literally translates to "victorious, supported" and embodies the concept of divine assistance leading to triumph. Its s...
Maryam is the Arabic, Indonesian, Persian, Urdu, and Tatar form of the biblical name Mary, itself derived from the Latin Maria and Greek Mariam, which ultimately come from the Hebrew Miryam. This name appears prominently...
Mawar is a feminine given name of Malay and Indonesian origin, meaning "rose". The name derives from the word mawar, which is the common term for the rose flower in both Malay and Indonesian languages. It belongs to a ca...
Mega is an Indonesian female name that means "cloud". It originates from the Sanskrit word megha (megha), which shares the same meaning. The name reflects the natural world and is part of a broader tradition in Indonesia...