Boy name
Bulo name meaning
“bamboo”
Bulo is a masculine name commonly linked to bulo, the word for “bamboo” in Bugis and Makassarese. Its stated meaning comes from this word shared by the two languages. The connection between that vocabulary word and the origin of Bulo as a given name remains uncertain.
What does Bulo mean?
Bamboo
In Indonesian: bambu
Origin and cultural usage of Bulo
Bulo may be linked to bulo, meaning "bamboo" in Bugis and Makassarese. Its derivation as a given name remains uncertain.
How to pronounce Bulo
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bulo/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦸꦭꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮥᮜᮧ |
Is Bulo a boy’s name?
Yes, Bulo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bulo ranks #3,915 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 Bulo
Famous people named Bulo
- Js. Bulo
FAQ about the name Bulo
What is the meaning of Bulo?
Bulo means bamboo. Bulo may be linked to bulo, meaning "bamboo" in Bugis and Makassarese. Its derivation as a given name remains uncertain.
Is Bulo a boy’s name?
Yes, Bulo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Bulo have?
Bulo has 2 syllables (Bu-lo) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Bulo?
Bulo ranks #3,915 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Bulo?
Notable people named Bulo include Js. Bulo.
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