Indonesian names
Indonesian girl names
2,843 girl names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
Curated collections
By tradition
Popular meanings
Most common girl names in IndonesiaSee all →
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Siti♀Respected lady
- Dewi♀A female divine being
- Putri♀Daughter
- Sari♀Essential substance
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Maria♀Beloved
- Lestari♀Enduring, continuing over time
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Rahayu♀Safety and well-being
- Ratna♀Gem, precious stone
- Ida♀Work, activity
- Fitri♀Natural, innate
- Handayani♀Giving strength or encouragement
- Wahyuni♀Revelation, divine message
- Astuti♀Praise, an expression of reverence
- Susanti♀Good peace, tranquility
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Diana♀Divine, relating to divinity
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Rahmawati♀Compassion, graciousness
- Rina♀Joy, joyful song
- Utami♀Best, foremost
- Rita♀A precious pearl
Browse A–Z
Collections
Names by ending
Names by length
By origin
By culture
All girl names by meaning
- Love110
- Light171
- Beauty140
- Wisdom65
- Peace61
- Happiness68
- Hope23
- Courage31
- Prosperity73
- Blessing123
- Faith67
- Moon23
- Sun28
- Stars23
- Knowledge51
- Strength46
- Life53
- Purity69
- Victory51
- Truth23
- Kindness86
- Compassion58
- Nobility150
- Virtue148
- Devotion80
- Fame16
- Leadership51
- Royalty39
- Wealth18
- Art18
- Music16
- Time176
- Nature96
- Trees36
- Water23
- Sky12
- Earth25
- Mountains18
- Animals40
- Jewels & Gems61
- Gold14
- God111
- Spirituality75
Guide
Explore Indonesian girl names through meaning and tradition
Browse 2843 Indonesian girl names, then look more closely at the meanings, spellings, and naming traditions that interest you. For readers discovering Indonesian baby girl names from abroad, this list offers starting points without treating a name as proof of anyone’s background.
-
Start with a meaning
Ayu means “lovely, beautiful,” while Lestari means “enduring, continuing over time.” A shared theme can help you compare names with different sounds.
-
Keep different labels separate
Language origins and naming traditions answer different questions. A name’s association with a tradition does not establish the religion or ethnicity of its bearer.
-
Read the editorial notes
Uncertain meanings are labelled so you can distinguish a tentative explanation from a clearer one.
Compare meanings beyond a familiar English word
When browsing Indonesian girl names with meanings, notice the full explanation rather than reducing every name to a broad theme. Sri means “splendor, beauty, prosperity,” whereas Sari means “essential substance; floral essence.” Both may appeal to someone seeking an evocative name, but their meanings are distinct. The meaning index can help you explore an idea before choosing a spelling. Treat a meaning as part of a name’s history and appeal, rather than a prediction about the child who receives it.
Understand Javanese and Islamic naming labels
Searches for Javanese girl names and Islamic Indonesian girl names approach the list from different directions. Javanese describes a language or cultural connection; Islamic describes an association with a naming tradition. The Indonesian term Jawa means Javanese, while Sanskerta means Sanskrit. Explore origins separately from Islamic naming traditions to keep those distinctions visible. Someone searching for “Muslim girl names Indonesia” can use the tradition category as a browsing aid, while remembering that a name alone never establishes a person’s faith.
Move from a shortlist to a spoken name
Once a meaning catches your attention, say the name aloud and consider how you would introduce it to English-speaking relatives. Putri means “daughter; royal princess,” while Rahayu means “safety and well-being.” Keep those explanations intact when discussing your shortlist rather than turning them into claims about personality. Use the pronunciation guide as a starting point for practising unfamiliar sounds. If a name will sit beside other given names, read the complete sequence aloud as well as each part separately.
Make your shortlist easier to compare
- Write the full meaning beside each candidate, including any uncertainty label.
- Compare language origin and naming tradition as separate details.
- Practise introducing the name aloud in the languages your family uses.
- Keep your preferred spelling visible when discussing alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Are all names here exclusively feminine?
This is the girl-name browsing category. Check individual entries for gender information rather than assuming a category sets a universal rule.
Does a Javanese name identify someone as Javanese?
No. The label describes a connection associated with the name, not the ethnicity or home region of its bearer.
Are popularity rankings national figures?
No. Popularity reflects a sample of recorded names, including notable people and aggregated records, rather than national naming data.
How should I interpret a beautiful meaning?
As a reason you might appreciate the name. It does not establish how someone with that name will look, behave, or live.