Boy name
Gun name meaning
“good qualities, ability”
Gun is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning “good qualities” or “ability”. In Javanese naming, it can serve as a shortened form of names containing the element guna. That element comes from Sanskrit guṇa, meaning “quality” or “excellence”, and supplies the name's interpretation.
What does Gun mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Gun
In Javanese naming, Gun can shorten names containing guna, from Sanskrit guṇa, ‘quality, excellence’.
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 Gun
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gun, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Gun: good qualities, ability
- Panut: obedient, following guidance
- Sulistya: beautiful and pleasing to behold
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Meaning of each word
- Gun: good qualities, ability
- Awi: the bamboo plant
- Yoga: union, contemplative practice
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Gun Yuliantoro
Meaning of each word
- Gun: good qualities, ability
- Yuliantoro: associated with July
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Soekartono Gun Tanudjaja
Meaning of each word
- Soekartono: doing good
- Gun: good qualities, ability
- Tanudjaja: body and victory
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Gun Indrianto
Meaning of each word
- Gun: good qualities, ability
- Indrianto: sensory faculties
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Meaning of each word
- Gun: good qualities, ability
- Juniawan: associated with June
- Kabul: acceptance, fulfillment of a request
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How to pronounce Gun
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /gun/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦸꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮥᮔ᮪ |
Is Gun a boy’s name?
Yes, Gun is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gun ranks #1,993 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Gun
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
Famous people named Gun
- Gun Gun Gunawan · b. 1977
- Gun Gun Heryanto · b. 1976
- Gun Gun Gunanjar A · b. 1960
- Gun Mardiatmoko · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Gun
What is the meaning of Gun?
Gun means good qualities, ability. In Javanese naming, Gun can shorten names containing guna, from Sanskrit guṇa, ‘quality, excellence’.
Is Gun a boy’s name?
Yes, Gun is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gun?
Gun is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Gun have?
Gun has 1 syllable (Gun) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Gun?
Gun ranks #1,993 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Gun?
Some ideas: Gun Panut Sulistya; Gun Awi Yoga; Gun Yuliantoro.
Famous people named Gun?
Notable people named Gun include Gun Gun Gunawan, Gun Gun Heryanto, Gun Gun Gunanjar A.
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