What is the most common male name in Indonesia?

One of the most common male names in Indonesia is Muhammad. However, boys with the name are not usually called Muhammad, and Ahmad can be a popular diminutive of the name. Putra is another popular name that means ‘to be someone’s son.’ While Eka is considered a unisex name, it is also one of the most widely used Indonesian names as it signifies the firstborn.

Which boy names mean bright in Indonesian?

Some baby boy names that mean bright or have similar connotations like light are Cahya, Cahyono, Cahaya, and Menatari. A few other names that are related to the bright light of the sun are Bagaskoro and Baskoro.

What are some Indonesian baby boy names that mean love?

Ajij, a variant of Aziz, is one such name which carries the connotation of love. The name Ajij means ‘beloved.’

What are some Indonesian baby boy names that have a special significance or spiritual meaning?

Batara is a masculine Indonesian name that means God and possesses spiritual significance because Batara Guru is the name of the Supreme god in Indonesian Hinduism. Berkah and Fadhlan also have special significance since they both mean ‘God’s gift,’ or a ‘gift from god.’ Ismaya is another name with spiritual connotations; it means someone who is God-like or wise.

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32 Indonesian Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ahmad	Boy	Much praised; Most commendable
Ashar	Boy	Alarm; Notify; Advise; Observe; Brave
Akbar	Boy	The greatest
Alam	Boy	World; Universe; Little Rock; Handsome
Amri	Boy	My command; One who enlivens a place; One who lives a long life
Adit	Boy	From the beginning; Precedence
Alija	Boy	Lofty; Sublime; To be high
Abdurrahim	Boy	Who serves the merciful
Ardian	Boy	One belonging to the Illyrian tribe; Land; Earth
Aazil	Boy	Protector

Alif	Boy	Friend; Associate; Kind
Arfan	Boy	Knowledge; Learning; Awareness
Adlan	Unisex	Fair; Just; One who follows a straight path
Adly	Unisex	Just; Fair
Aswin	Boy	Spear-friend; Friend of Gods; From the land of ash trees; Strong; Knowledge; Powerful
Adhit	Boy	Scholarly; Learned; Studied
Aksa	Boy	Anklet; Bangle; Farthest
Abimanyu	Boy	One who is with self-respect; To desire
Achmed	Boy	Most commendable; Most praiseworthy
Ahmadzulkifli	Boy	An Indonesian voice actor

Ajij	Boy	Powerful; Respected; Beloved; A variant of Aziz
Arief	Boy	One who is clever and intelligent
Arsal	Boy	One who was sent; To send
Ateeb	Boy	Courteous; Refined; Educated
Ateeqa	Boy	Clean; Pure; Limpid; Ancient; Archaic
Azmi	Girl	A purposeful and resourceful person; Determined; strong
Abyasa	Boy	Clever
Adhiarja	Boy	Safety
Adika	Boy	The first child of the second husband
Agung	Boy	Grand or great

Angga	Boy	Tooth; Antlers
Aswan	Unisex	Attribution

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