Boy name
Ganjar name meaning
“to reward; to repay a deed”
Ganjar is a masculine name related to the Javanese and Malay word ganjar, meaning “to reward” or “to repay a deed”. In naming, it is generally associated with a reward, drawing on the source word’s sense of giving recompense for an action.
What does Ganjar mean?
To reward; to repay a deed
In Indonesian: memberi imbalan; membalas perbuatan
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Ganjar
Related to ganjar in Javanese and Malay, meaning to give recompense for an action. In naming, it is generally associated with a reward.
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 Ganjar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ganjar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Ganjar Tahi Hardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Ganjar: to reward; to repay a deed
- Tahi: intention, plan
- Hardiansyah: mountain; king
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Meaning of each word
- Ganjar: to reward; to repay a deed
- Juliadi: July; foremost, excellent
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
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Ganjar Setiaji
Meaning of each word
- Ganjar: to reward; to repay a deed
- Setiaji: loyalty and honor
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Meaning of each word
- Fitriadi: innate nature or purity; excellence
- Ganjar: to reward; to repay a deed
- Adiputra: an outstanding son
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Ganjar Septian
Meaning of each word
- Ganjar: to reward; to repay a deed
- Septian: associated with the month of September
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Ganjar Dwikora Ardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Ganjar: to reward; to repay a deed
- Dwikora: two commands for the people
- Ardiansyah: mountain and king
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How to pronounce Ganjar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /gandʒar/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦤ꧀ꦗꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮔ᮪ᮏᮁ |
Is Ganjar a boy’s name?
Yes, Ganjar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ganjar ranks #1,204 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ganjar
Famous people named Ganjar
- Ganjar Pranowo · b. 1968
- Ganjar Mukti · b. 1994
- Ganjar Kurnia · b. 1956
- Ganjar Cahyadi
- Ganjar Ramadhan
- Ganjar Wiranegara · b. 1954
- Ganjar Harimansyah W.
- Ganjar Iman · b. 1960
- Ganjar Lestari
- Ganjar Muharam
- Ganjar Razuni · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Ganjar
What is the meaning of Ganjar?
Ganjar means to reward; to repay a deed. Related to ganjar in Javanese and Malay, meaning to give recompense for an action. In naming, it is generally associated with a reward.
Is Ganjar a boy’s name?
Yes, Ganjar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ganjar?
Ganjar is of Javanese and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Ganjar have?
Ganjar has 2 syllables (Gan-jar) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ganjar?
Ganjar ranks #1,204 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ganjar?
Some ideas: Ganjar Tahi Hardiansyah; Ganjar Juliadi Manggala; Ganjar Setiaji.
Famous people named Ganjar?
Notable people named Ganjar include Ganjar Pranowo, Ganjar Mukti, Ganjar Kurnia.
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