Girl name
Ayu name meaning
“lovely, beautiful”
Ayu is a feminine name from Javanese ayu, meaning lovely or beautiful. Its linguistic history includes the Old Javanese forms ayu or hayu, which precede the Javanese word. Related forms are also used in Balinese, connecting the name with both its Javanese source and a related Balinese usage.
What does Ayu mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ayu
From Javanese ayu, meaning beautiful, with Old Javanese predecessors ayu or hayu. Related forms are also used in Balinese.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese, Balinese |
| Starts with | A |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Ayu
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ayu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Ayu as a first name
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Ayu Julia
Interpretation
A picture of a beautiful woman from the family of Julius.Meaning of each word
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Julia: of the Julius family
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Interpretation
May she be a beautiful woman shining like a great queen.Meaning of each word
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Maharani: great queen, queen consort
- Nurlia: light
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Interpretation
A picture of a beautiful woman radiating the essence of moonlight beauty.Meaning of each word
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Cahya: light, radiance
- Wulansari: essence of the moon's beauty
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Ayu Kharisma
Interpretation
May she be a beautiful woman with a strong personal charm.Meaning of each word
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Kharisma: compelling personal charm
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Interpretation
May she be a beautiful daughter as precious as a diamond.Meaning of each word
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Saputri: daughter, girl
- Intan: a precious diamond
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Ayu Nadia
Interpretation
May she be a beautiful woman who brings lovely hope.Meaning of each word
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Nadia: hope; or tender and fresh
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Ayu Wulansari
Interpretation
A picture of a beautiful woman embodying the essence of lunar beauty.Meaning of each word
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Wulansari: essence of the moon's beauty
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Ayu Dinda
Interpretation
A picture of a beloved younger sister with lovely beauty.Meaning of each word
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Dinda: beloved younger sibling
Ayu as a middle name
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Melia Ayu Cahyaningrum
Interpretation
A picture of the ash tree's beauty mingling with beautiful light.Meaning of each word
- Melia: ash tree
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Cahyaningrum: radiance of beauty
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Interpretation
May she be a beautiful woman from Mount Kynthos, noble and honored.Meaning of each word
- Cindy: from Mount Kynthos
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Mulyanah: noble, honored
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Interpretation
A picture of the River Severn's beauty mingling with a pearl's loveliness.Meaning of each word
- Sabrina: name of the River Severn
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Meta: pearl; loving-kindness
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Interpretation
May the eighth be a beautiful figure with a knight's qualities.Meaning of each word
- Satriani: associated with a knight or warrior
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Oktavia: the eighth
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Interpretation
A picture of beauty and personal charm brought together to completion.Meaning of each word
- Kharisma: compelling personal charm
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Puput: ended, complete
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Interpretation
May she be a beautiful woman who radiates pure light.Meaning of each word
- Cahya: light, radiance
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Karina: pure; beloved
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Interpretation
A picture of a beautiful goddess with the loveliness of a tulip.Meaning of each word
- Diva: goddess; celebrated female singer
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Lala: tulip
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Interpretation
May she see beauty as lovely as the moon in the sky.Meaning of each word
- Jessica: she will see
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Luna: the moon
Ayu as a last name
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Cita Ayu
Interpretation
May every thought and wish hold a lovely kind of beauty.Meaning of each word
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
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Stella Ayu
Interpretation
A picture of a beautiful woman resembling a star in the sky.Meaning of each word
- Stella: a star in the sky
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
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Permata Ayu
Interpretation
A picture of a beautiful woman resembling a lovely precious gemstone.Meaning of each word
- Permata: precious stone, gem
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
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Interpretation
May she be beautiful, blessed, and as precious as a pearl.Meaning of each word
- Mutiara: a pearl formed inside a shell
- Resti: blessing, benevolent approval
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
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Larasati Ayu
Interpretation
May she be a beautiful woman whose loveliness is harmonious.Meaning of each word
- Larasati: harmonious, well matched
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
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Karolina Ayu
Interpretation
May she be a free woman, lovely and beautiful to behold.Meaning of each word
- Karolina: a free woman
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
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Intan Ayu
Interpretation
A picture of a beautiful woman as precious as a diamond.Meaning of each word
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
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Jennifer Ayu
Interpretation
A picture of a beautiful woman with softness and white beauty.Meaning of each word
- Jennifer: white and gentle
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
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How to pronounce Ayu
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aju/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦪꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮚᮥ |
Is Ayu a girl’s name?
Yes, Ayu is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Ayu ranks #6 among girl names in our data sample (376 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ayu
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Linda♀Beautiful, lovely
- Endah♀Beautiful, pleasing to the eye
- Asri♂♀Lovely and pleasing to behold
- Hasanah♀Good, beautiful
- Euis♀Beautiful, lovely
- Sundari♀Beautiful woman
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Zein♂♀Beauty, adornment
- Puspitasari♀Flower essence, essence of floral beauty
Famous people named Ayu
- Ayu Utami · b. 1968
- Ayu Rosmalinah · b. 1992
- Ayu Maulida · b. 1997
- Ayu Azhari · b. 1968
- Ayu Bulantrisna Djelantik · b. 1947
- Ayu Gani · b. 1991
- Ayu Dewi · b. 1984
- Ayu Diandra Sari · b. 1988
- Ayu Fani Damayanti · b. 1988
- Ayu Dyah Pasha · b. 1964
- Ayu Laksmi · b. 1967
- Ayu Anjani · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Ayu
What is the meaning of Ayu?
Ayu means lovely, beautiful. From Javanese ayu, meaning beautiful, with Old Javanese predecessors ayu or hayu. Related forms are also used in Balinese.
Is Ayu a girl’s name?
Yes, Ayu is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ayu?
Ayu is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Ayu have?
Ayu has 2 syllables (A-yu) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Ayu?
Ayu ranks #6 among girl names in our data sample (376 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ayu?
Some ideas: Ayu Julia; Melia Ayu Cahyaningrum; Cita Ayu.
Famous people named Ayu?
Notable people named Ayu include Ayu Utami, Ayu Rosmalinah, Ayu Maulida.
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