Boy name
Buddy name meaning
“intellect, intelligence, moral character”
Buddy is a masculine name meaning “intellect, intelligence, moral character,” derived from Sanskrit buddhi, meaning intellect or understanding. In Malay and Javanese, the meaning of this element also developed to include moral character. Related spelling variants of the name include Budi, Budhi, and Boedi, sharing the same source element.
What does Buddy mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Buddy
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 Buddy
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Buddy, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Buddy: intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Putera: male child, son
- Suharjo: prosperous, in a favorable condition
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Meaning of each word
- Buddy: intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Prang: war, battle
- Kusumah: flower, blossom
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Buddy Indar
Meaning of each word
- Buddy: intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Indar: Indra, ruler of the gods
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Satyagraha Buddy Dimaz
Meaning of each word
- Satyagraha: steadfast adherence to truth
- Buddy: intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Dimaz: younger brother; affectionate address
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Buddy Rino
Meaning of each word
- Buddy: intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Rino: day or daytime
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Meaning of each word
- Buddy: intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Aji: valuable; king; sacred knowledge
- Mahardika: virtuous and knowledgeable
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How to pronounce Buddy
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /budi/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦸꦢ꧀ꦢꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮥᮓ᮪ᮓᮤ |
Is Buddy a boy’s name?
Yes, Buddy is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Buddy ranks #3,909 among boy names in our data sample (4 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 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 Buddy
- Buddy Asmara · b. 1952
- Buddy Asmara
- Buddy Prima Djafri
- Buddy Wihardja · b. 1957
FAQ about the name Buddy
What is the meaning of Buddy?
Buddy 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 Buddy a boy’s name?
Yes, Buddy is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Buddy?
Buddy is of Sanskrit, Malay and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Buddy have?
Buddy has 2 syllables (Bud-dy) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Buddy?
Buddy ranks #3,909 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Buddy?
Other spellings: Budi, Budhi, Boedi, Budy, Budhy.
What full names go well with Buddy?
Some ideas: Buddy Putera Suharjo; Buddy Prang Kusumah; Buddy Indar.
Famous people named Buddy?
Notable people named Buddy include Buddy Asmara, Buddy Asmara, Buddy Prima Djafri.
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