What cultural and historical significance do Indonesian baby names have?

Indonesia, with a predominantly Muslim population, embraces a prevalence of Islamic names (1). These names, commonly originating from Arabic, bear religious significance and embody the attributes of Allah. One example is Ashari, a masculine name denoting an angel, reminiscent of the esteemed 10th-century Islamic scholar Al-Ashari. Similarly, Baihaqi, derived from the renowned 11th-century Islamic scholar Al-Bayhaqi, is another name with historical significance.

What role do Indonesian baby names play in preserving their identity?

Indonesian baby names gracefully mirror cherished family values and honor the significance of ancestry. Many names carry the weight of generations, preserving the noble legacy of beloved kin. Meanwhile, some names cleverly embody birth order, like Bakri, denoting the firstborn, and Catur, symbolizing four, encapsulating the unique essence of Indonesian naming traditions.

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35 Indonesian Baby Names Meaning, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Athena	Girl	Of Athens; Wise; Goddess of war and wisdom
Ariya	Girl	Honorable; Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
Ahmad	Boy	Much praised; Most commendable
Asiyah	Girl	Grieved; Distressed; Caring one
Ashar	Boy	Alarm; Notify; Advise; Observe; Brave
Asiah	Girl	Grieved; Distressed
Akbar	Boy	The greatest
Alam	Boy	World; Universe; Little Rock; Handsome
Aidah	Girl	Guest; The one who's returning; Moon
Amri	Boy	My command; One who enlivens a place; One who lives a long life

Adit	Boy	From the beginning; Precedence
Ardian	Boy	One belonging to the Illyrian tribe; Land; Earth
Alif	Boy	Friend; Associate; Kind
Arfan	Boy	Knowledge; Learning; Awareness
Asmi	Girl	I am; Pride; Self-respect; Hard work
Atiyah	Girl	Gift; Present; Favor; Benefit; Boon
Ashari	Girl	Alert; Advise; Observe; Notify
Alie	Girl	Noble; Exalted; Man's defender
Alimah	Girl	Learned; Expert; Scholar
Azizah	Girl	Dear; Beloved; Esteemed; Precious; Cherished

Akyli	Unisex	Unique; Modern
Asmara	Girl	Love
Afifah	Girl	Chaste
Ahmadzulkifli	Boy	An Indonesian voice actor
Ajij	Boy	Powerful; Respected; Beloved; A variant of Aziz
Arief	Boy	One who is clever and intelligent
Abyasa	Boy	Clever
Adhiarja	Boy	Safety
Adika	Boy	The first child of the second husband
Angkasa	Girl	The sky

Agung	Boy	Grand or great
Adiratna	Girl	A beautiful jewel
Aulia	Girl	Good friend and companion
Angga	Boy	Tooth; Antlers
Arpa	Unisex	Harp

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