Boy name
Arus name meaning
“flow of water”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #3,196
Arus is a masculine name commonly linked to Indonesian and Malay arus, meaning “flow of water.” The source word denotes the movement of flowing water. Its spelling alone cannot establish a connection with Arabic ‘arūs, a separate word meaning a bride or bridegroom.
What does Arus mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Arus
In Indonesian and Malay, arus denotes flowing water. The spelling alone cannot establish a connection with Arabic ‘arūs, meaning a bride or bridegroom.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | A · Ar |
Name combinations with Arus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Arus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Arus: flow of water
- Sutiawan: faithful
- Tama: foremost, excellent
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Meaning of each word
- Arus: flow of water
- Bagja: fortunate, happy
- Malaka: tree bearing amla fruit
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Arus Wiguna
Meaning of each word
- Arus: flow of water
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
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Meaning of each word
- Prasetia: a solemn pledge, fidelity
- Arus: flow of water
- Mahendra: the great Indra
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Arus Mangaraja
Meaning of each word
- Arus: flow of water
- Mangaraja: king, ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Arus: flow of water
- Gandhi: seller of fragrances
- Muni: sage, wise ascetic
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How to pronounce Arus
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /arus/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦫꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮛᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Arus a boy’s name?
Yes, Arus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Arus ranks #3,196 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Arus
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Arus
- Arus Abd. Karim
- Arus Abdul Karim · b. 1955
- Arus Gunawan · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Arus
What is the meaning of Arus?
Arus means flow of water. In Indonesian and Malay, arus denotes flowing water. The spelling alone cannot establish a connection with Arabic ‘arūs, meaning a bride or bridegroom.
Is Arus a boy’s name?
Yes, Arus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Arus?
Arus is of Indonesian and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Arus have?
Arus has 2 syllables (A-rus) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Arus?
Arus ranks #3,196 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Arus?
Some ideas: Arus Sutiawan Tama; Arus Bagja Malaka; Arus Wiguna.
Famous people named Arus?
Notable people named Arus include Arus Abd. Karim, Arus Abdul Karim, Arus Gunawan.
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