Boy name
Danu name meaning
“bow; lake”
Danu is a masculine name commonly linked to Sanskrit dhanu, meaning bow, or Sundanese danu, meaning lake. The Sanskrit word also entered Old Javanese and is reflected in the spelling variant Dhanu. The Sundanese word has a separate origin, so the two meanings belong to different sources.
What does Danu mean?
Bow; lake
In Indonesian: busur; danau
Origin and cultural usage of Danu
May derive from Sanskrit dhanu, ‘bow’, also borrowed into Old Javanese. Sundanese danu means ‘lake’ and has a separate origin.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi), Sundanese |
|---|---|
| Starts with | D · Da |
Name combinations with Danu
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Danu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Danu: bow; lake
- Tanu: body, self
- Ardika: news, tidings
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Meaning of each word
- Danu: bow; lake
- Prama: valid, accurate knowledge
- Marhaen: ordinary working people
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Danu Andika
Meaning of each word
- Danu: bow; lake
- Andika: an authoritative command or decree
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Meaning of each word
- Wicaksono: wise, discerning
- Danu: bow; lake
- Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
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Danu Afriyadi
Meaning of each word
- Danu: bow; lake
- Afriyadi: born in April
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Meaning of each word
- Danu: bow; lake
- Bina: to build and develop
- Guntoro: thunder
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How to pronounce Danu
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /danu/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦤꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮔᮥ |
Is Danu a boy’s name?
Yes, Danu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Danu ranks #813 among boy names in our data sample (24 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 Danu
Famous people named Danu
- Danu Umbara · b. 1943
- Danu Ariono · b. 1954
- Danu Budiyono · b. 1978
- Danu Indriadi Nugraha
- Danu Sanjaya · b. 1974
- Danu Siswoyo
- Danu Wahyu Hidayatullah · b. 1994
FAQ about the name Danu
What is the meaning of Danu?
Danu means bow; lake. May derive from Sanskrit dhanu, ‘bow’, also borrowed into Old Javanese. Sundanese danu means ‘lake’ and has a separate origin.
Is Danu a boy’s name?
Yes, Danu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Danu?
Danu is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sundanese origin.
How many syllables does Danu have?
Danu has 2 syllables (Da-nu) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Danu?
Danu ranks #813 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Danu?
Other spellings: Dhanu.
What full names go well with Danu?
Some ideas: Danu Tanu Ardika; Danu Prama Marhaen; Danu Andika.
Famous people named Danu?
Notable people named Danu include Danu Umbara, Danu Ariono, Danu Budiyono.
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