Boy name
Harry name meaning
“day; lion in Sanskrit”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #187
Harry is a masculine name commonly linked to Indonesian hari, meaning day, or Sanskrit Hari, which can mean lion and is an epithet of Vishnu. Related spellings include Hari, Hary, and Harri. The spelling Harry can also represent a separate European name with a different origin.
What does Harry mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Harry
The name may relate to Indonesian hari, meaning day, or Sanskrit Hari, which can mean lion and is an epithet of Vishnu. Harry can also represent a separate European name.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Malay, Sanskrit |
|---|---|
| Starts with | H · Ha |
Name combinations with Harry
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Harry, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Harry as a first name
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Harry Ismaya
Interpretation
A picture of a day bringing the figure of Semar into everyday life.Meaning of each word
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
- Ismaya: another name for the character Semar
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Interpretation
A picture of a day with sunlight shining upon the River Kelvin.Meaning of each word
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
- Aditia: sun; son of Aditi
- Kelvin: the River Kelvin
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Harry Wicaksana
Interpretation
May each day be lived with wisdom and discerning judgment.Meaning of each word
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
- Wicaksana: wise and discerning
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Harry Ferial
Interpretation
A picture of a day filled with beauty and magnificent presence.Meaning of each word
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
- Ferial: beautiful and majestic in appearance
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Harry Prayogo
Interpretation
May every day be filled with goodness and worthy actions.Meaning of each word
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
- Prayogo: good, proper, fitting
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Interpretation
May days and passing time be lived with useful skills.Meaning of each word
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
- Masa: time, period, month
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Harry Sintong
Interpretation
May every day be lived with truth and genuine character.Meaning of each word
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
- Sintong: true, real, genuine
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Harry Aditia
Interpretation
A picture of a day illuminated by the shining sun.Meaning of each word
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
- Aditia: sun; son of Aditi
Harry as a middle name
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Interpretation
May the day hold good fortune, noble character, and broad knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
- Mahardika: virtuous and knowledgeable
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Interpretation
A picture of an eagle on a day brightened by the sun.Meaning of each word
- Elang: large bird of prey
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Interpretation
A picture of a determined protector at the heart of each day.Meaning of each word
- Galih: heartwood; the heart
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
- Billy: resolute protector
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Interpretation
May he become a man who lives each day with nobility.Meaning of each word
- Priawan: man, male
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
- Mulyawan: valuable, noble
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Interpretation
A picture of a day as a gift featuring the figure of Semar.Meaning of each word
- Anugrah: grace, gracious gift
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
- Ismoyo: another name for Semar
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Interpretation
May the first son live each day as a foremost leader.Meaning of each word
- Ekaputra: first son
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
- Pradana: the foremost, a leader
Harry as a last name
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Septian Harry
Interpretation
A picture of a day within the month of September.Meaning of each word
- Septian: associated with the month of September
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
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Interpretation
A picture of an honorable person living a day in sunlight.Meaning of each word
- Fandi: sir, respected person
- Radityo: the sun
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
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Prawira Harry
Interpretation
May every day be lived with the courage of a hero.Meaning of each word
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
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Elang Harry
Interpretation
A picture of an eagle present across the passing days.Meaning of each word
- Elang: large bird of prey
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
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Jeffrey Harry
Interpretation
May every day be filled with peace throughout everyday life.Meaning of each word
- Jeffrey: peace
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
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Wicaksana Harry
Interpretation
May wisdom and discerning judgment accompany each and every day.Meaning of each word
- Wicaksana: wise and discerning
- Harry: day; lion in Sanskrit
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How to pronounce Harry
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hari/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦂꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮁᮛᮤ |
Is Harry a boy’s name?
Yes, Harry is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Harry ranks #187 among boy names in our data sample (94 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Harry
- Herry♂Ruler of the household
- Hardy♂Mountain, mountains
- Haris♂Guardian or protector
- Harun♂Exalted
- Henry♂Ruler of the household
- Hery♂Ruler of the household
- Hardi♂Mountain, mountains
- Harris♂Guardian or protector
- Haryo♂Noble, of honored standing
- Happy♂♀Happy, feeling joy
- Hanny♂♀Happy
- Hady♂Guide, one who gives direction
Names with related meanings
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
- Syahrul♂A calendar month
- Riyadi♂Connected with a festive holiday
- Febri♂♀Associated with February
- Yanuar♂Associated with January
- Juli♂♀The seventh month of the Gregorian calendar
- Septian♂Associated with the month of September
Famous people named Harry
- Harry Saputra · b. 1982
- Harry Roesli · b. 1951
- Harry Moekti · b. 1957
- Harry de Fretes · b. 1967
- Harry Setyawan · b. 1975
- Harry Tjan Silalahi · b. 1934
- Harry Afandi · b. 1951
- Harry Budiono · b. 1953
- Harry Capri · b. 1952
- Harry Darsono · b. 1952
- Harry Isnaeni Rusmanto
- Harry Panca · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Harry
What is the meaning of Harry?
Harry means day; lion in Sanskrit. The name may relate to Indonesian hari, meaning day, or Sanskrit Hari, which can mean lion and is an epithet of Vishnu. Harry can also represent a separate European name.
Is Harry a boy’s name?
Yes, Harry is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Harry?
Harry is of Indonesian, Malay and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Harry have?
Harry has 2 syllables (Har-ry) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Harry?
Harry ranks #187 among boy names in our data sample (94 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Harry?
Other spellings: Hari, Hary, Harri.
What full names go well with Harry?
Some ideas: Harry Ismaya; Laksmana Harry Mahardika; Septian Harry.
Famous people named Harry?
Notable people named Harry include Harry Saputra, Harry Roesli, Harry Moekti.
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