Unisex name
Boedi name meaning
“intellect, intelligence, moral character”
Boedi is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning intellect, intelligence, or moral character. It comes from Sanskrit buddhi, meaning intellect or understanding. In Malay and Javanese, the word’s meaning also developed to include moral character. Budi, Budhi, and Budy are spelling variants.
What does Boedi mean?
The ending -di occurs in names with different origins, such as Budi, Hadi, and Effendi. It has no shared meaning of its own; each complete name needs its own explanation. More boy names ending in -di →
Origin and cultural usage of Boedi
From Sanskrit buddhi, meaning intellect or understanding. In Malay and Javanese, its meaning also developed to include moral character.
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 Boedi
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Boedi, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Boedi Hendriyanto Khrisna
Meaning of each word
- Boedi: intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Hendriyanto: ruler of the home
- Khrisna: black or dark in color
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Meaning of each word
- Boedi: intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Swasono: breath, breathing
- Rakai: territorial chief, ruler
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Boedi Dwiki
Meaning of each word
- Boedi: intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Dwiki: two, second in order
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Meaning of each word
- Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
- Boedi: intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Harta: wealth, valuable possessions
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Boedi Wiraputra
Meaning of each word
- Boedi: intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Wiraputra: a brave son
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Meaning of each word
- Boedi: intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
- Putrajaya: a victorious son
How to pronounce Boedi
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /budi/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦸꦢꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮥᮓᮤ |
Is Boedi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Boedi is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 73% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Boedi ranks #197 among unisex names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Boedi
Names with related meanings
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Lukman♂Name of a wise figure in the Quran
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Rasyid♂♀Discerning, rightly guided
- Rusdi♂Associated with sound guidance and judgment
- Arsyad♂Better guided, wiser
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Roni♂Ruler's counselor
- Wicaksono♂Wise, discerning
- Ronald♂Ruler with wise counsel
Famous people named Boedi
- Boedi Harsono · b. 1922
- Boedi Ismanto · b. 1958
- Boedi Armanto · b. 1959
- Boedi Dewantoro
- Boedi Dewantoro · b. 1960
- Boedi Oetomo Ruslan · b. 1950
- Boedi Sampoerna · b. 1930
- Boedi Santosa
- Boedi Siswantoro · b. 1962
- H. Boedi Hendrarto.Mm
- Rr Boedi Soeprapti · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Boedi
What is the meaning of Boedi?
Boedi means intellect, intelligence, moral character. From Sanskrit buddhi, meaning intellect or understanding. In Malay and Javanese, its meaning also developed to include moral character.
Is Boedi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Boedi is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 73% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Boedi?
Boedi is of Sanskrit, Malay and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Boedi have?
Boedi has 2 syllables (Boe-di) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Boedi?
Boedi ranks #197 among unisex names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Boedi?
Other spellings: Budi, Budhi, Budy, Budhy, Buddy.
What full names go well with Boedi?
Some ideas: Boedi Hendriyanto Khrisna; Boedi Swasono Rakai; Boedi Dwiki.
Famous people named Boedi?
Notable people named Boedi include Boedi Harsono, Boedi Ismanto, Boedi Armanto.
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