Unisex name
Is name meaning
“Beautiful”
Is is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning beautiful through its variant Iis. Iis is associated with the Sundanese word geulis, meaning beautiful. The spelling connection between Is and Iis provides the link to this Sundanese source word.
What does Is mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Is
Iis is commonly linked to Sundanese geulis, meaning beautiful. Linguistic conference proceedings list Iis among the name variants derived from that word.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Iis is documented as a feminine name in Sundanese naming traditions.
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Name combinations with Is
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Is, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Is: Beautiful
- Gangga: the River Ganges in India
- Syahdan: then, afterward
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Meaning of each word
- Is: Beautiful
- Madya: the middle, an intermediate level
- Tompo: to receive, to accept
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Is Sugihartono
Meaning of each word
- Is: Beautiful
- Sugihartono: abundant in wealth
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Meaning of each word
- Bayu: the blowing wind
- Is: Beautiful
- Anggara: Tuesday, the planet Mars
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Is Shri
Meaning of each word
- Is: Beautiful
- Shri: splendor, beauty, prosperity
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Meaning of each word
- Is: Beautiful
- Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
- Adek: a younger sibling
How to pronounce Is
| Syllables | 1 · 2 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /is/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮞ᮪ |
Is Is a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Is is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 74% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Is ranks #123 among unisex names in our data sample (25 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 Is
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Edi♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Asep♂Handsome, good-looking
- Eddy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Edy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Zainal♂Adornment, an ornament
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Bagus♂Fine, handsome, good in quality
- Sigit♂Handsome, pleasing in appearance
Famous people named Is
- Is Anwar Datuk Rajo Perak · b. 1944
- Is Haryanto · b. 1940
- Is Yuniarto
- Is Anwar
- Is Budi Widuri Sekarjati · b. 1966
- Is Fatimah
- Is Karyanto · b. 1982
- Is Muzaki Kholis
- Is Romy Hudiutomo · b. 1972
- Is Suaib · b. 1975
- Is Sudaryono
FAQ about the name Is
What is the meaning of Is?
Is means Beautiful. Iis is commonly linked to Sundanese geulis, meaning beautiful. Linguistic conference proceedings list Iis among the name variants derived from that word.
Is Is a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Is is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 74% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Is?
Is is of Sundanese origin.
How many syllables does Is have?
Is has 1 syllable (Is) and 2 letters.
How popular is the name Is?
Is ranks #123 among unisex names in our data sample (25 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Is?
Other spellings: Iis.
What full names go well with Is?
Some ideas: Is Gangga Syahdan; Is Madya Tompo; Is Sugihartono.
Famous people named Is?
Notable people named Is include Is Anwar Datuk Rajo Perak, Is Haryanto, Is Yuniarto.
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