Girl name
Embu name meaning
“Master; highly skilled person”
Embu is a feminine name commonly linked to the Javanese title empu, meaning ‘master’ or ‘highly skilled person’. This connection appears in discussions of names in Sika and Ende. Historically, Embu designated people with supernatural power or expertise in warfare, alongside its proposed connection with empu.
What does Embu mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Embu
In a discussion of names in Sika and Ende, Embu is tentatively linked to the Javanese title empu. Empu means 'master' or a highly skilled person; Embu formerly designated people with supernatural power or expertise in warfare.
Name combinations with Embu
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Embu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Embu: Master; highly skilled person
- Legi: sweet; a Javanese market-cycle day
- Inten: diamond, a precious gemstone
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Meaning of each word
- Embu: Master; highly skilled person
- Permata: precious stone, gem
- Masayu: honorific title for a noblewoman
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Embu Anggraeni
Meaning of each word
- Embu: Master; highly skilled person
- Anggraeni: foremost, leading
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Meaning of each word
- Mawarni: rose flower
- Embu: Master; highly skilled person
- Indrati: associated with the god Indra
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Embu Primasari
Meaning of each word
- Embu: Master; highly skilled person
- Primasari: the finest essence
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Meaning of each word
- Embu: Master; highly skilled person
- Kasih: love and caring affection
- Aprianti: associated with the month of April
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How to pronounce Embu
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /əmbu/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦩ꧀ꦧꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮙ᮪ᮘᮥ |
Is Embu a girl’s name?
Yes, Embu is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Embu ranks #2,084 among girl 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 Embu
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Diah♀Young woman
- Dyah♀An honorific for young people
- Andi♂♀An honorific of nobility
- Mulyani♀Noble, of high worth
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Maharani♀Great queen, queen consort
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Agustin♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Mulia♂♀Exalted and esteemed
- Mulyana♂♀Noble and dignified
Famous people named Embu
- Embu Agapitus · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Embu
What is the meaning of Embu?
Embu means Master; highly skilled person. In a discussion of names in Sika and Ende, Embu is tentatively linked to the Javanese title empu. Empu means 'master' or a highly skilled person; Embu formerly designated people with supernatural power or expertise in warfare.
Is Embu a girl’s name?
Yes, Embu is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Embu?
Embu is of Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Embu have?
Embu has 2 syllables (Em-bu) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Embu?
Embu ranks #2,084 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Embu?
Some ideas: Embu Legi Inten; Embu Permata Masayu; Embu Anggraeni.
Famous people named Embu?
Notable people named Embu include Embu Agapitus.
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