Unisex name
Galuh name meaning
“precious stone; designation for a princess”
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Old Javanese (Kawi)
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #81
Galuh is a name used for both boys and girls, from Old Javanese galuh, meaning “precious stone” or “jewel.” The same word also serves as a designation for a princess. As a given name, Galuh is established in both Javanese and Sundanese naming traditions.
What does Galuh mean?
Precious stone; designation for a princess
In Indonesian: batu berharga; sebutan putri
Origin and cultural usage of Galuh
From Old Javanese galuh, meaning a jewel and also used as a designation for a princess. The name is established in Javanese and Sundanese traditions.
| Linguistic origin | Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese, Sundanese |
| Starts with | G · Ga |
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 Galuh
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Galuh, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Galuh as a first name
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Galuh Kania
Interpretation
May she grow into a young woman as precious as a gemstone.Meaning of each word
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Kania: girl, young woman
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Interpretation
May she be precious as a gemstone and honored like a great queen.Meaning of each word
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Ariyanti: noble, honourable
- Maharani: great queen, queen consort
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Galuh Kharisma
Interpretation
May a compelling personal charm shine with the value of a gemstone.Meaning of each word
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Kharisma: compelling personal charm
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Galuh Mayangsari
Interpretation
A picture of a precious gemstone beside the essence of areca blossoms.Meaning of each word
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Mayangsari: essence or heart of palm blossom
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Galuh Arum
Interpretation
May she be precious as a gemstone, accompanied by a lovely fragrance.Meaning of each word
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Arum: fragrant, sweet-smelling
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Interpretation
May she be precious as gemstones, lovely as magnolias, and willing to listen.Meaning of each word
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Cempaka: flower of the champak tree
- Andini: obedient, willing to comply
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Interpretation
A picture of a pure precious stone shining in the sunlight.Meaning of each word
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Karina: pure; beloved
- Safitri: related to the sun
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Galuh Bella
Interpretation
May she grow into someone beautiful and as precious as a gemstone.Meaning of each word
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
Galuh as a middle name
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Mayangsari Galuh Sugianti
Interpretation
May she enjoy abundance, precious as gemstones and lovely as areca blossom essence.Meaning of each word
- Mayangsari: essence or heart of palm blossom
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Sugianti: wealthy or well provided for
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Interpretation
A picture of a precious gemstone amid flourishing, thriving life.Meaning of each word
- Thalia: blooming, flourishing
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Asti: exists; is present
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Interpretation
A picture of a precious gemstone and a star adorning February.Meaning of each word
- Lintang: a star in the sky
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Febriani: associated with February
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Interpretation
May wishes blossom like flowers and become as precious as gemstones.Meaning of each word
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Bunga: blossom of a plant
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Interpretation
May her knowledge be precious as gemstones, with a pure, gentle presence.Meaning of each word
- Widya: knowledge, learning
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Jennifer: white and gentle
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Interpretation
May her name evoke harmony and the precious worth of gemstones.Meaning of each word
- Ismi: my name
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Laras: accord; musical harmony
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Interpretation
May she become a free woman, beautiful and precious as a gemstone.Meaning of each word
- Ayuni: beautiful or lovely
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Karolina: a free woman
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Interpretation
A picture of hope, precious as a gemstone, arriving with April.Meaning of each word
- Nadia: hope; or tender and fresh
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Apriliani: associated with the month of April
Galuh as a last name
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Nanda Galuh
Interpretation
May joy accompany a life as precious as a gemstone.Meaning of each word
- Nanda: joy, delight
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
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Interpretation
May wisdom be precious as gemstones and fragrant as jasmine flowers.Meaning of each word
- Jasmine: jasmine flower
- Sonia: wisdom, good judgment
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
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Cita Galuh
Interpretation
May every wish hold the precious value of a gemstone.Meaning of each word
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
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Paramita Galuh
Interpretation
May the perfection of virtue become as precious as a gemstone.Meaning of each word
- Paramita: perfection of virtue
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
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Interpretation
A picture of golden blossoms beside a precious, beautiful gemstone.Meaning of each word
- Aurelia: golden; shining like gold
- Puspa: a blooming flower
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
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Widia Galuh
Interpretation
May learning and knowledge become treasures as precious as gemstones.Meaning of each word
- Widia: learning, knowledge
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
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Amelia Galuh
Interpretation
May every act of work yield something as precious as a gemstone.Meaning of each word
- Amelia: work, activity
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
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Interpretation
May she be worthy of love, lovely as flowers, and precious as gemstones.Meaning of each word
- Sekar: blossom, flower
- Amanda: worthy of being loved
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
How to pronounce Galuh
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /galuh/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦭꦸꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮜᮥᮂ |
Is Galuh a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Galuh is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 21% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Galuh ranks #81 among unisex names in our data sample (34 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Galuh
Names with related meanings
- Ratna♀Gem, precious stone
- Rita♀A precious pearl
- Retno♀A precious gemstone
- Intan♀A precious diamond
- Mutiara♀A pearl formed inside a shell
- Permata♀Precious stone, gem
- Komalasari♀Precious essence of a jewel
- Manik♂♀Jewel or ornamental bead
- Mustika♀Precious gemstone
- Tiara♀Small ornamental crown
- Kumala♀Gemstone, precious jewel
- Ratnawati♀One who possesses jewels
Famous people named Galuh
- Galuh Nurhendrayana · b. 1992
- Galuh Adi Insani
- Galuh Ambar Sasi
- Galuh Aminah · b. 1958
- Galuh Ariantika · b. 2000
- Galuh Citra Kumala · b. 1980
- Galuh Dwi Putra · b. 2003
- Galuh Dyah Nur Astuti
- Galuh Kafhi Hussein · b. 1990
- Galuh Kartika · b. 1983
- Galuh Ken Sandjaja · b. 1972
- Galuh Masyithoh
FAQ about the name Galuh
What is the meaning of Galuh?
Galuh means precious stone; designation for a princess. From Old Javanese galuh, meaning a jewel and also used as a designation for a princess. The name is established in Javanese and Sundanese traditions.
Is Galuh a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Galuh is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 21% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Galuh?
Galuh is of Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Galuh have?
Galuh has 2 syllables (Ga-luh) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Galuh?
Galuh ranks #81 among unisex names in our data sample (34 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Galuh?
Some ideas: Galuh Kania; Mayangsari Galuh Sugianti; Nanda Galuh.
Famous people named Galuh?
Notable people named Galuh include Galuh Nurhendrayana, Galuh Adi Insani, Galuh Ambar Sasi.
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