Unisex name
Daru name meaning
“light, auspicious sign”
Daru is a Javanese name used for both boys and girls, meaning light or an auspicious sign. The source word daru refers to light or a luminous phenomenon associated with good fortune. As a given name, Daru draws on that symbolic connection between light and an auspicious sign.
What does Daru mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Daru
In Javanese, daru refers to a light or luminous phenomenon associated with an auspicious sign. The name draws on that symbolic sense.
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 Daru
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Daru, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Daru: light, auspicious sign
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
- Rendra: ruler of people, king
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Meaning of each word
- Daru: light, auspicious sign
- Wagimin: associated with the Wage calendar day
- Praja: people, country or kingdom
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Daru Afrianto
Meaning of each word
- Daru: light, auspicious sign
- Afrianto: associated with the month of April
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Meaning of each word
- Prakarsa: initiative to begin an undertaking
- Daru: light, auspicious sign
- Maruto: blowing wind
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Daru Guntoro
Meaning of each word
- Daru: light, auspicious sign
- Guntoro: thunder
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Meaning of each word
- Daru: light, auspicious sign
- Budiarso: intellect and intention
- Juniawan: associated with June
How to pronounce Daru
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /daru/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦫꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮛᮥ |
Is Daru a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Daru is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Daru ranks #296 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Daru
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Daru
- Daru Hamiseno · b. 1973
- Daru Indrawati I. S · b. 1949
- Daru Mei Wulan · b. 1977
- Daru Setiono · b. 1969
- Daru Tri Sadono · b. 1962
- Daru Winarti
FAQ about the name Daru
What is the meaning of Daru?
Daru means light, auspicious sign. In Javanese, daru refers to a light or luminous phenomenon associated with an auspicious sign. The name draws on that symbolic sense.
Is Daru a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Daru is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Daru?
Daru is of Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Daru have?
Daru has 2 syllables (Da-ru) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Daru?
Daru ranks #296 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Daru?
Some ideas: Daru Arjuna Rendra; Daru Wagimin Praja; Daru Afrianto.
Famous people named Daru?
Notable people named Daru include Daru Hamiseno, Daru Indrawati I. S, Daru Mei Wulan.
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