Unisex name
Des name meaning
“December; tenth month in the Roman calendar”
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #271
Des is a name used for both girls and boys, commonly linked to Desember as a shortened form. The month name comes from Latin December, formed from decem, meaning ten. Its meaning of tenth month refers to December’s original position in the Roman calendar.
What does Des mean?
December; tenth month in the Roman calendar
In Indonesian: Desember; bulan kesepuluh dalam kalender Romawi
Origin and cultural usage of Des
Can be a short form of Desember, from Latin December, formed from decem, ten. December was originally the tenth month of the Roman calendar.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Latin |
|---|---|
| Starts with | D · De |
Name combinations with Des
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Des, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Des: December; tenth month in the Roman calendar
- Galih: heartwood; the heart
- Pranyoto: real, evident
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Meaning of each word
- Des: December; tenth month in the Roman calendar
- Atmo: soul or inner self
- Murwanto: beginning, origin
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Des Kusumanegara
Meaning of each word
- Des: December; tenth month in the Roman calendar
- Kusumanegara: flower of the realm
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Aditya Des Heriansyah
Meaning of each word
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Des: December; tenth month in the Roman calendar
- Heriansyah: ruler of the home; king
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Des Sumpeno
Meaning of each word
- Des: December; tenth month in the Roman calendar
- Sumpeno: dream, aspiration
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Meaning of each word
- Des: December; tenth month in the Roman calendar
- Mitra: a friend, a close companion
- Rakha: elder sibling
How to pronounce Des
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dɛs/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮨᮞ᮪ |
Is Des a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Des is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 56% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Des ranks #271 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Des
- Desi♀Associated with the month of December
- Desy♀Associated with the month of December
- Dea♀Goddess, female divinity
- Deo♂God
- Dewi♀A female divine being
- Dwi♂♀Two
- Dedi♂
- Devi♀Goddess, female divine figure
- Dedy♂
- Dede♂Younger sibling, dear little child
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Names with related meanings
- Lestari♀Enduring, continuing over time
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Novita♀Associated with the month of November
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yunita♀Associated with the month of June
- Desi♀Associated with the month of December
- Dina♀Day
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
Famous people named Des
- Des Alwi · b. 1927
- Des Aditiawarman
- Des Akbarsyah · b. 1961
- Des Alwi · b. 1960
- Des Anita · b. 1964
- Des Christy
- Des Iskandar · b. 1969
- Des Motel Suhandy
- Des Nasib Simbolon
- Des Nela Rose
- Dipl. Des Zaidir Burhan
FAQ about the name Des
What is the meaning of Des?
Des means December; tenth month in the Roman calendar. Can be a short form of Desember, from Latin December, formed from decem, ten. December was originally the tenth month of the Roman calendar.
Is Des a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Des is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 56% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Des?
Des is of Indonesian and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Des have?
Des has 1 syllable (Des) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Des?
Des ranks #271 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Des?
Some ideas: Des Galih Pranyoto; Des Atmo Murwanto; Des Kusumanegara.
Famous people named Des?
Notable people named Des include Des Alwi, Des Aditiawarman, Des Akbarsyah.
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