Indonesian Origin · Name Guide

233 Beautiful Indonesian Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 233 Indonesian baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Indonesian Girl Names
  2. Indonesian Boy Names
  3. Indonesian Unisex Names

Indonesian names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Indonesian names

  • Indonesian names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Indonesian Girl Names

138 girl names of Indonesian origin — showing top 120

1
Ardy
Brave and powerful
2
Ardina
warrior
3
Arli
intelligent
4
Adlina
Malay
5
Ashanty
Indonesian
6
Alyani
Indonesian
7
Ashalina
Arabic
8
Arinda
a divine soul
9
Ahlina
One who is honorable and gracious.
10
Ayu
Graceful or beautiful.
11
Asti
First-born
12
Ariani
holy, sacred
13
Arit
a sacred place or sanctuary
14
Aryani
noble
15
Ameilya
noble
16
Awi
A term of affection, can mean 'beloved' or 'dear'.
17
Armiah
Indonesian
18
Ahzani
Happiness, Joy
19
Aneka
A unique and beautiful girl
20
Ahliana
Penuh cinta
21
Adinda
beloved, dear
22
Berita
Berita
23
Beranda
veranda, porch
24
Bali
Refers to the Indonesian island known for its natural beauty, 'Bali' means 'offering'.
25
Bibihawa
Indonesian
26
Cahya
Light or illumination.
27
Chiriga
Star
28
Candra
Moon
29
Chendra
moon
30
Cerah
bright
31
Cerita
story
32
Ceria
a cheerful or bright one
33
Cinta
love
34
Dian
divine
35
Desa
village, home
36
Dinasti
dinasti, keturunan
37
Delima
Indonesian
38
Darma
To protect, to save
39
Damaiya
Indonesian
40
Diny
Indonesian
41
Devie
goddess
42
Deviana
Dewi yang berperan dalam kehidupan (Goddess who plays a role in life)
43
Dini
to be holy, pious
44
Dewi
goddess
45
Derita
gift
46
Dewa
goddess
47
Diah
gift from God
48
Eka
first
49
emah
Indonesian
50
Eja
Javanese
51
Eriani
Indonesian
52
Endra
the prime mover, a goddess of killer bees
53
Edika
to be blessed
54
Fira
Fire, can imply brightness and passion.
55
Gadis
girl or young woman
56
Hendy
modern
57
Haania
Delightful
58
Izna
One who is wise
59
Inda
Beautiful
60
Indonesia
Derived from 'Indus', referring to the Indus River, combined with 'nesos', meaning 'island'.
61
Indria
Possessing qualities of a goddess; a name associated with wealth and prosperity.
62
Irian
Indonesian
63
Indah
beautiful
64
Javana
Java, the island
65
Jenis
Beautiful and kind-hearted.
66
Jaswiry
a modern name, possibly a combination of 'Jasmin' and 'Wiry' meaning 'flower'.
67
Juwana
Rose flower
68
Jaelani
beautiful, charming
69
Januari
Indonesian
70
Jetoi
A beloved name with deep roots
71
Juanda
Indonesian
72
Jailany
a person who is resilient and strong-minded
73
Juriana
youthful
74
Kania
a pure, virtuous woman
75
Karena
Beloved, dear
76
Kirana
Indonesian
77
Kerani
Caring
78
Kartina
Pure
79
Kharisma
Charisma
80
Kelana
Indonesian
81
Kwanita
Indonesian
82
Lyani
beautiful
83
Lurah
Indonesian
84
Layani
goodness and beauty
85
Melaya
moon
86
Marsinah
One who is strong and persevering
87
Meliana
honey
88
Maudy
gift; blessing
89
Marlina
of the sea
90
Marlani
a variation of Marlene, meaning 'little girl from Magdala'
91
Mariyani
sea of bitterness
92
Malaikah
مَلَائِكَة
93
Novi
new
94
Najilah
profound
95
Nyona
A gift from God
96
Nonya
A title referring to a woman of noble birth or a respected elder
97
Nasjah
Indonesian
98
Poetri
Poetry or poetess.
99
Rahasia
secret
100
Rendi
Ray of light, brilliance
101
Rinda
Indonesian
102
Ria
(Indonesian) A riverbank; (Dutch) A variant of Maria meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'.
103
Siti
Lady
104
Sarinah
Indonesian
105
Syiah
One who is special and unique
106
Sila
a form of earth
107
Syah
Indonesian
108
Samadi
a successful woman; a woman who achieves her goals
109
Sundai
Beautiful, lovely
110
Sendi
symphony or harmony
111
Solikha
Indonesian
112
Sundi
Indonesian
113
Sunda
from the Sunda islands
114
Sintia
a variant of Cynthia, meaning moon goddess
115
Sya
a variation of the name Sya, meaning 'gift'
116
Syari
a type of beautiful flower
117
Serat
Indonesian
118
Trinadi
тринарий
119
Uraina
favorable
120
Vandi
sublime, beautiful

Indonesian Boy Names

51 boy names of Indonesian origin — showing top 51

1
Andri
brave, manly
2
Ardi
Mountain of strength
3
Ariez
bright
4
Andan
Indonesian
5
Aswin
A name often linked to the meaning of 'light' or 'brilliance'.
6
Andhy
Indonesian
7
Aryo
Sanskrit
8
Ajang
a person who is accomplished or skilled
9
Adikus
gift of God
10
Bakar
Juru masak
11
Bilol
one who is cheerful
12
Bumi
Earth; land.
13
Djon
derived from 'John', meaning God is gracious
14
Ekas
The first, the primary.
15
Endry
brave
16
Fariz
Arabic
17
Fahmi
understanding or enlightened
18
Heri
To be born
19
Hayu
life
20
Iban
Malay
21
Ihan
Desire
22
Irham
Arabic
23
Irvan
strong
24
Jual
To sell
25
Jalan
Indonesian
26
Jakarter
related to Jakarta, the capital city
27
Jefri
Arabic
28
Jaran
a protector
29
Jumal
Indonesian
30
Kadan
noble
31
Kson
Brave, strong
32
Kelab
Malay
33
Kesuan
A form of kindness or generosity
34
Luar
moon
35
Maleo
Indonesian
36
Muhammadyusuf
Gift of God
37
Nthan
gift from God
38
Nurani
Indonesian
39
Rasun
Indonesian
40
Rahmad
The one who is merciful
41
Raden
noble
42
Ramadhani
one who is born during the month of Ramadan
43
Ronta
rain
44
Syair
poem
45
Syi
Indonesian
46
Tol
Mighty
47
Tjuan
the one who is gracious; a respectful person.
48
Tiwan
heavenly
49
Tujuan
Purpose
50
Wildan
Inhabitants; people living in the wilderness
51
Yoandi
Gift from God

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Indonesian Unisex Names

44 gender-neutral names of Indonesian origin — showing top 44

1
Aco
brave, strong
2
Andikan
one who is wise
3
Arjo
brave, strong
4
Arsyaditama
leader of goodness
5
Atje
gift from God
6
Biak
Indonesian
7
Balok
little one
8
Bawan
the one who is brave
9
Bayuk
strong, powerful
10
Bejo
gift
11
Besar
big, large, great
12
Bik
to be strong
13
Bima
brave, strong
14
Bobot
little brother
15
Chrisna
Indonesian
16
Cakrawala
sky or horizon
17
Dah
Javanese
18
Danar
wealthy or rich
19
Deden
one who is loved
20
Ditha
gift from God
21
Duri
brave, strong
22
Eko
The firstborn; one who is first
23
Fita
gift or present
24
Galang
to rise or elevate
25
Geja
a person who is strong
26
Genta
brave, strong
27
Gungun
little one, child
28
Guro
teacher or guide
29
Gusti
noble or respected
30
Harto
brave, strong
31
Hendra
brave, strong
32
Ika
gift from God
33
Ilmie
light or brightness
34
Indara
bringer of light
35
Indars
brave, strong
36
Indro
brave, strong
37
Java
from the island of Java
38
Jaka
brave, strong
39
Janto
gift from God
40
Jaring
to be a leader or chief
41
Kenari
Indonesian
42
Yani
Indonesian
43
Yandi
An invented name, often associated with natural beauty.
44
Yahri
Indonesian

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