Girl name
Intan name meaning
“a precious diamond”
Intan is a feminine name from the Malay and Indonesian word intan, meaning a precious diamond. The word is traced through Old Javanese hintĕn, which is related to Sanskrit hīra. That Sanskrit word also means diamond, preserving the same gemstone meaning across its linguistic history.
What does Intan mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Intan
From Malay and Indonesian intan, meaning diamond. The word is traced through Old Javanese hintĕn, related to hīra from Sanskrit, also meaning diamond.
| Linguistic origin | Malay, Old Javanese (Kawi), Sanskrit |
|---|---|
| Starts with | I · In |
Name combinations with Intan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Intan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Intan as a first name
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Intan Sari
Interpretation
May their innermost essence hold the worth of a precious diamond.Meaning of each word
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
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Intan Apriyanti
Interpretation
May they be a precious diamond that brings April to mind.Meaning of each word
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Apriyanti: associated with the month of April
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Intan Mulyanah
Interpretation
May they be noble and honored, as precious as a diamond.Meaning of each word
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Mulyanah: noble, honored
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Interpretation
May their beauty resemble a diamond upon a small, flower adorned crown.Meaning of each word
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Puspita: flowering, adorned with flowers
- Tiara: small ornamental crown
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Interpretation
May their nobility resemble the moon above and a precious diamond.Meaning of each word
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Agustia: great, venerable
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
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Interpretation
May they remain prepared, precious as a diamond in November's imagery.Meaning of each word
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Noviani: associated with November
- Miranti: preparing, getting ready
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Intan Ayuningtyas
Interpretation
May the beauty of their heart be as precious as a diamond.Meaning of each word
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Ayuningtyas: beauty of heart, inner beauty
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Interpretation
May she be a free woman of flawless character, precious as a diamond.Meaning of each word
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Karolina: a free woman
- Anindya: flawless, blameless
Intan as a middle name
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Interpretation
May she be a noble and honored young woman, precious as a diamond.Meaning of each word
- Dara: a maiden, an unmarried young woman
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Agustin: venerable, worthy of respect
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Calista Intan Purnamasari
Interpretation
May her supreme beauty resemble a diamond embracing the full moon's essence.Meaning of each word
- Calista: most beautiful
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Purnamasari: the essence of the full moon’s beauty
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Interpretation
May their nobility resemble clouds in the sky and a precious diamond.Meaning of each word
- Agusti: great, venerable
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Mega: a cloud in the sky
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Interpretation
May she be a great queen, precious as a diamond in July's imagery.Meaning of each word
- Maharani: great queen, queen consort
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Juliani: associated with Julius or July
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Interpretation
May their nobility be precious as a diamond that evokes November.Meaning of each word
- Adelia: noble, of noble origin
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Noviani: associated with November
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Interpretation
May their inner heart be precious as a diamond that evokes September.Meaning of each word
- Septiana: associated with September
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Hati: seat of feelings and inner life
Intan as a last name
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Silvi Intan
Interpretation
May they be a precious diamond within a picture of forest beauty.Meaning of each word
- Silvi: of the forest
- Intan: a precious diamond
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Agustia Intan
Interpretation
May they grow noble and majestic, as precious as a diamond.Meaning of each word
- Agustia: great, venerable
- Intan: a precious diamond
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Adinda Intan
Interpretation
May a beloved younger sibling become someone as precious as a diamond.Meaning of each word
- Adinda: beloved younger sibling
- Intan: a precious diamond
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Lestari Intan
Interpretation
May their worth endure like that of a precious diamond.Meaning of each word
- Lestari: enduring, continuing over time
- Intan: a precious diamond
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Tasya Intan
Interpretation
May their renewal become something as precious as a diamond.Meaning of each word
- Tasya: resurrection, returning to life
- Intan: a precious diamond
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Ayunda Intan
Interpretation
May a beloved older sister become someone as precious as a diamond.Meaning of each word
- Ayunda: a beloved elder sister
- Intan: a precious diamond
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How to pronounce Intan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /intan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦤ꧀ꦠꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮔ᮪ᮒᮔ᮪ |
Is Intan a girl’s name?
Yes, Intan is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 4% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Intan ranks #34 among girl names in our data sample (127 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Intan
Names with related meanings
- Ratna♀Gem, precious stone
- Rita♀A precious pearl
- Retno♀A precious gemstone
- 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
- Permatasari♀Essence of a jewel
Famous people named Intan
- Intan Paramaditha · b. 1979
- Intan Aletrino · b. 1993
- Intan · b. 1947
- Intan Erlita · b. 1980
- Intan Ayu Purnama · b. 1985
- Intan Fauzi · b. 1968
- Intan Nuraini · b. 1985
- Intan Nurul Hikmah · b. 1976
- Intan Suci Nurhati · b. 1982
- Intan Ali
- Intan Avantie
- Intan Fairuzia · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Intan
What is the meaning of Intan?
Intan means a precious diamond. From Malay and Indonesian intan, meaning diamond. The word is traced through Old Javanese hintĕn, related to hīra from Sanskrit, also meaning diamond.
Is Intan a girl’s name?
Yes, Intan is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 4% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Intan?
Intan is of Malay, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Intan have?
Intan has 2 syllables (In-tan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Intan?
Intan ranks #34 among girl names in our data sample (127 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Intan?
Some ideas: Intan Sari; Dara Intan Agustin; Silvi Intan.
Famous people named Intan?
Notable people named Intan include Intan Paramaditha, Intan Aletrino, Intan.
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