Boy name
Her name meaning
“sun”
Her is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning sun in Javanese naming. It is understood as a shortened form of Har- or Hari-, associated with Sanskrit hari, one designation of the sun. This short name can also have origins beyond that interpretation.
What does Her mean?
Sun
In Indonesian: matahari
Origin and cultural usage of Her
In Javanese naming, Her can be understood as a shortened form of Har- or Hari-, linked to Sanskrit hari, one designation of the sun. This short name may also have other origins.
How to pronounce Her
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hɛr/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮨᮁ |
Is Her a boy’s name?
Yes, Her is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Her ranks #3,331 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Her
Famous people named Her
- Her Aris Sumarlan
- Her Aris Sumarman
FAQ about the name Her
What is the meaning of Her?
Her means sun. In Javanese naming, Her can be understood as a shortened form of Har- or Hari-, linked to Sanskrit hari, one designation of the sun. This short name may also have other origins.
Is Her a boy’s name?
Yes, Her is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Her have?
Her has 1 syllable (Her) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Her?
Her ranks #3,331 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Her?
Notable people named Her include Her Aris Sumarlan, Her Aris Sumarman.
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