Boy name
Besar name meaning
“large, great”
Besar is a masculine name commonly linked to Malay and Indonesian besar, meaning large or great. The same word also appears as a month name in the Javanese calendar. In that calendar, Besar corresponds to Dhu al-Hijjah, giving the form an additional use as a calendar term.
What does Besar mean?
Large, great
In Indonesian: besar, agung
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Besar
From Malay and Indonesian besar, meaning large or great. In the Javanese calendar, Besar is also the month corresponding to Dhu al-Hijjah.
| Linguistic origin | Malay, Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Starts with | B · Be |
Name combinations with Besar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Besar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Besar: large, great
- Mohan: captivating, enchanting
- Raharja: prosperous, peaceful, safe
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Meaning of each word
- Besar: large, great
- Prasetia: a solemn pledge, fidelity
- Jayabaya: victorious over danger
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Besar Fibri
Meaning of each word
- Besar: large, great
- Fibri: the month of February
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Meaning of each word
- Garuda: mythical bird serving as Vishnu's mount
- Besar: large, great
- Prakasa: light, bright radiance
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Besar Mahar
Meaning of each word
- Besar: large, great
- Mahar: a gift stipulated in marriage
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Meaning of each word
- Besar: large, great
- Sanjoto: weapon, defensive equipment
- Pradana: the foremost, a leader
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How to pronounce Besar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bəsar/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦱꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮨᮞᮁ |
Is Besar a boy’s name?
Yes, Besar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Besar ranks #3,896 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 Besar
- Basar♂Sight or the ability to see
- Bakar♂A young camel
- Bahar♂♀The wide sea
- Basir♂Seeing, perceptive
- Bonar♂True, just, and upright
- Binsar♂Rising, emerging like the sun
- Badar♂♀The moon at its full phase
- Bela♂♀Beautiful, lovely
- Basari♂Relating to sight
- Bestari♂Intelligent and well informed
- Beda♂♀Difference, distinction
- Beta♂I
Famous people named Besar
- Besar Mertokusumo · b. 1894
- Besar Harto Karyawan · b. 1963
- Besar Bantilan · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Besar
What is the meaning of Besar?
Besar means large, great. From Malay and Indonesian besar, meaning large or great. In the Javanese calendar, Besar is also the month corresponding to Dhu al-Hijjah.
Is Besar a boy’s name?
Yes, Besar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Besar?
Besar is of Malay and Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Besar have?
Besar has 2 syllables (Be-sar) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Besar?
Besar ranks #3,896 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 Besar?
Some ideas: Besar Mohan Raharja; Besar Prasetia Jayabaya; Besar Fibri.
Famous people named Besar?
Notable people named Besar include Besar Mertokusumo, Besar Harto Karyawan, Besar Bantilan.
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