Unisex name
Bulan name meaning
“the moon in the sky”
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #211
Bulan is a name used for both boys and girls, taken from the Indonesian word bulan, meaning the moon in the sky. The source word belongs to inherited Austronesian vocabulary. It is also found in Malay and several regional languages, giving the name a shared linguistic connection.
What does Bulan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Bulan
This name uses Indonesian bulan, an inherited Austronesian word also found in Malay and several regional languages.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Starts with | B · Bu |
Name combinations with Bulan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bulan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Bulan: the moon in the sky
- Anindya: flawless, blameless
- Wanda: appearance, outward form
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Meaning of each word
- Bulan: the moon in the sky
- Hati: seat of feelings and inner life
- Yuliyanti: associated with the month of July
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Bulan Kusumadewi
Meaning of each word
- Bulan: the moon in the sky
- Kusumadewi: goddess of flowers
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Nada Bulan Purnamasari
Meaning of each word
- Nada: dew; generosity; musical tone
- Bulan: the moon in the sky
- Purnamasari: the essence of the full moon’s beauty
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Bulan Kumalasari
Meaning of each word
- Bulan: the moon in the sky
- Kumalasari: essence of a precious gem
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Meaning of each word
- Bulan: the moon in the sky
- Setiasih: loyalty and affection
- Ningsih: affection, loving care
How to pronounce Bulan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bulan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦸꦭꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮥᮜᮔ᮪ |
Is Bulan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Bulan is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 21% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Bulan ranks #211 among unisex names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Bulan
Names with related meanings
- Chandra♂The moon
- Purnomo♂The moon at its fullest
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Purnama♂♀The moon in its full phase
- Candra♂♀The moon, a luminous celestial body
- Wulan♀The moon in the sky
- Sasongko♂The moon
- Purnamasari♀The essence of the full moon’s beauty
- Tjandra♂♀The moon, a luminous celestial body
- Wulansari♀Essence of the moon's beauty
- Kamaruddin♂Moon of the faith
- Komarudin♂Moon of the faith
Famous people named Bulan
- Bulan Sutena · b. 2004
- Bulan Sofya · b. 2007
- Bulan Oka · b. 1975
- Anak Agung Bulan Trisna Djelantik
- Bulan Ayu · b. 2001
- Bulan Yuliati Saragih · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Bulan
What is the meaning of Bulan?
Bulan means the moon in the sky. This name uses Indonesian bulan, an inherited Austronesian word also found in Malay and several regional languages.
Is Bulan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Bulan is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 21% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Bulan?
Bulan is of Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Bulan have?
Bulan has 2 syllables (Bu-lan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bulan?
Bulan ranks #211 among unisex names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Bulan?
Some ideas: Bulan Anindya Wanda; Bulan Hati Yuliyanti; Bulan Kusumadewi.
Famous people named Bulan?
Notable people named Bulan include Bulan Sutena, Bulan Sofya, Bulan Oka.
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