The name collection

Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

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31 names

Indonesian · Balinese · Javanese

Agung

Great; large

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Hebrew · Tagalog

Alon

Oak tree

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Thai

Anan

Endless or joyful, depending on Thai spelling

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Javanese · Indonesian

Bagus

Handsome; excellent

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Tagalog · Filipino

Bayani

Hero

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Indonesian · Javanese · Malay

Bayu

Wind; breeze

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Indonesian · Malay

Budi

Mind; reason; character

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Tagalog

Dakila

Majestic; sacred

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Javanese · Indonesian

Damar

Resin; resinous torch or lamp

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Javanese · Indonesian

Dimas

An affectionate or respectful term for a younger man

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Javanese · Sundanese · Indonesian

Galih

Heart; mind; essence

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Javanese · Sundanese · Indonesian

Gilang

Bright; brilliant; shining

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Tagalog · Filipino

Isagani

Possibly “abundant harvest”

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Javanese · Indonesian

Joko

Young man

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Thai

Kawin

Good; beautiful (กวิน spelling)

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Tagalog · Filipino

Kidlat

Lightning

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Tagalog · Filipino

Lakan

Nobleman; a historical ruler’s title

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Thai

Niran

Eternal; forever (นิรันดร์ spelling)

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Javanese · Indonesian

Rangga

A Javanese official’s title

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Khmer

Rithy

Power; strength; glory

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Khmer

Samnang

Luck; good fortune

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Indonesian · Javanese

Satria

Knight; hero; nobleman

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Thai

Somchai

Worthy man; meaning depends on Thai spelling

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Indonesian · Javanese

Teguh

Firm; strong; unwavering

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Balinese · Indonesian

Tirta

Sacred water

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Javanese · Indonesian

Wijaya

Victory

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Malay · Indonesian

Wira

Hero

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