Boy name
Jalu name meaning
“man; rooster's spur”
Jalu is a masculine name of Javanese origin meaning “man” or “rooster’s spur”. The Javanese word jalu means a spur and is related to Old Javanese jalu. In that older language, the word denotes a male or husband, supplying the other part of the name’s stated meaning.
What does Jalu mean?
Man; rooster's spur
In Indonesian: lelaki; taji ayam
Origin and cultural usage of Jalu
From Javanese jalu, meaning a spur, related to Old Javanese jalu, a term for a male or husband.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | J · Ja |
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 Jalu
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jalu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jalu: man; rooster's spur
- Ganang: man; male
- Langit: the expanse of sky above the earth
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Jalu Tata Sosrodjojo
Meaning of each word
- Jalu: man; rooster's spur
- Tata: orderly arrangement
- Sosrodjojo: a thousand victories
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Jalu Hendriyanto
Meaning of each word
- Jalu: man; rooster's spur
- Hendriyanto: ruler of the home
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Meaning of each word
- Prayogo: good, proper, fitting
- Jalu: man; rooster's spur
- Febrian: associated with February
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Jalu Rukma
Meaning of each word
- Jalu: man; rooster's spur
- Rukma: gold or a gold ornament
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Meaning of each word
- Jalu: man; rooster's spur
- Karta: prosperous, safe, fortunate
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
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How to pronounce Jalu
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒalu/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦭꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮜᮥ |
Is Jalu a boy’s name?
Yes, Jalu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jalu ranks #4,129 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jalu
Famous people named Jalu
- Jalu Prakoso · b. 1999
- Jalu Winasis · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Jalu
What is the meaning of Jalu?
Jalu means man; rooster's spur. From Javanese jalu, meaning a spur, related to Old Javanese jalu, a term for a male or husband.
Is Jalu a boy’s name?
Yes, Jalu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jalu?
Jalu is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Jalu have?
Jalu has 2 syllables (Ja-lu) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Jalu?
Jalu ranks #4,129 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jalu?
Some ideas: Jalu Ganang Langit; Jalu Tata Sosrodjojo; Jalu Hendriyanto.
Famous people named Jalu?
Notable people named Jalu include Jalu Prakoso, Jalu Winasis.
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