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Inu name meaning

“prince; royal son”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/inu/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Javanese
Syllables
2
Popularity
#3,355

Inu is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning “prince” or “royal son” in Javanese literary tradition. Its source is Inu as a princely designation, especially known through the name Panji Inu Kertapati. The given name’s meaning follows this use as a title.

What does Inu mean?

Prince; royal son

In Indonesian: pangeran, putra raja

Origin and cultural usage of Inu

In Javanese literary tradition, Inu is known as a princely designation, especially through Panji Inu Kertapati. This name's meaning follows that titular use.

Linguistic originJavanese
Common inJavanese
Starts withI · In

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 Inu

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Inu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Inu Sugih Aksara

    Meaning of each word

    • Inu: prince; royal son
    • Sugih: wealthy, possessing abundant riches
    • Aksara: letter, written symbol of a sound
  • Inu Arya Udaya

    Meaning of each word

    • Inu: prince; royal son
    • Arya: noble, honorable
    • Udaya: sunrise; emergence
  • Inu Dewata

    Meaning of each word

    • Inu: prince; royal son
    • Dewata: a deity or divine being
  • Afrianto Inu Masa

    Meaning of each word

    • Afrianto: associated with the month of April
    • Inu: prince; royal son
    • Masa: time, period, month
  • Inu Nendra

    Meaning of each word

    • Inu: prince; royal son
    • Nendra: sleep, repose
  • Inu Kusumah Nyaman

    Meaning of each word

    • Inu: prince; royal son
    • Kusumah: flower, blossom
    • Nyaman: comfortable and at ease

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How to pronounce Inu

Syllables2 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names
IPA/inu/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦲꦶꦤꦸ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮄᮔᮥ

Is Inu a boy’s name?

Yes, Inu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Inu ranks #3,355 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 Inu

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Inu

  • Inu Aminudin · b. 1967
  • Inu Kencana Syafi'ie
  • Inu Kertapati Harahap
  • Inu Kertopati

FAQ about the name Inu

What is the meaning of Inu?

Inu means prince; royal son. In Javanese literary tradition, Inu is known as a princely designation, especially through Panji Inu Kertapati. This name's meaning follows that titular use.

Is Inu a boy’s name?

Yes, Inu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Inu?

Inu is of Javanese origin.

How many syllables does Inu have?

Inu has 2 syllables (I-nu) and 3 letters.

How popular is the name Inu?

Inu ranks #3,355 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Inu?

Some ideas: Inu Sugih Aksara; Inu Arya Udaya; Inu Dewata.

Famous people named Inu?

Notable people named Inu include Inu Aminudin, Inu Kencana Syafi'ie, Inu Kertapati Harahap.

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