Boy name
Bobo name meaning
“sleep”
Bobo is a masculine name commonly linked to Indonesian bobo, meaning sleep in speech addressed to children. The word is also associated with nina bobo, a lullaby expression. This familiar form provides the proposed source of the name, with the lullaby expression illustrating its linguistic context.
What does Bobo mean?
Sleep
In Indonesian: tidur
Origin and cultural usage of Bobo
In Indonesian child-directed speech, 'bobo' means sleep and is associated with 'nina bobo', a lullaby expression. The name may draw on this familiar form.
| Starts with | B |
|---|
How to pronounce Bobo
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bobo/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦴꦧꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮧᮘᮧ |
Is Bobo a boy’s name?
Yes, Bobo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bobo ranks #3,899 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Bobo
What is the meaning of Bobo?
Bobo means sleep. In Indonesian child-directed speech, 'bobo' means sleep and is associated with 'nina bobo', a lullaby expression. The name may draw on this familiar form.
Is Bobo a boy’s name?
Yes, Bobo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Bobo have?
Bobo has 2 syllables (Bo-bo) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Bobo?
Bobo ranks #3,899 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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