Boy name
Banyu name meaning
“water, the liquid sustaining life”
Banyu is a masculine Javanese name meaning water, the liquid sustaining life. It comes from the Javanese word banyu, also attested in Old Javanese as bañu. In naming usage, Banyu appears both as an independent name and as an element within a name.
What does Banyu mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Banyu
From Javanese banyu, 'water', also attested as bañu in Old Javanese. It is used both independently and as a name element.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | B · Ba |
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 Banyu
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Banyu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Banyu: water, the liquid sustaining life
- Airlangga: one who crosses water
- Nyaman: comfortable and at ease
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Meaning of each word
- Banyu: water, the liquid sustaining life
- Mawa: glowing ember
- Winata: humble, well-mannered
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Banyu Galih
Meaning of each word
- Banyu: water, the liquid sustaining life
- Galih: heartwood; the heart
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Meaning of each word
- Satrya: knight, warrior
- Banyu: water, the liquid sustaining life
- Andik: younger sibling
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Banyu Suprayitno
Meaning of each word
- Banyu: water, the liquid sustaining life
- Suprayitno: very watchful and careful
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Meaning of each word
- Banyu: water, the liquid sustaining life
- Winata: humble, well-mannered
- Galih: heartwood; the heart
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How to pronounce Banyu
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /baɲu/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦚꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮑᮥ |
Is Banyu a boy’s name?
Yes, Banyu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Banyu ranks #3,880 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Banyu
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Banyu
- Banyu Biru Djarot
- Banyu Biru Djarot · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Banyu
What is the meaning of Banyu?
Banyu means water, the liquid sustaining life. From Javanese banyu, 'water', also attested as bañu in Old Javanese. It is used both independently and as a name element.
Is Banyu a boy’s name?
Yes, Banyu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Banyu?
Banyu is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Banyu have?
Banyu has 2 syllables (Ba-nyu) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Banyu?
Banyu ranks #3,880 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Banyu?
Some ideas: Banyu Airlangga Nyaman; Banyu Mawa Winata; Banyu Galih.
Famous people named Banyu?
Notable people named Banyu include Banyu Biru Djarot, Banyu Biru Djarot.
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