Boy name
Kukuh name meaning
“firm, steadfast”
Kukuh is a masculine name meaning firm or steadfast, taken directly from the word kukuh in Javanese and Indonesian. The source word expresses firmness or steadfastness. Its use as a given name therefore carries the meaning of a word shared by those two languages.
What does Kukuh mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kukuh
Taken from kukuh in Javanese and Indonesian, expressing firmness or steadfastness.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | K · Ku |
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 Kukuh
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kukuh, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Kukuh Widyantoro Sumana
Meaning of each word
- Kukuh: firm, steadfast
- Widyantoro: knowledge
- Sumana: kind-hearted, well-disposed
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Meaning of each word
- Kukuh: firm, steadfast
- Tata: orderly arrangement
- Mohan: captivating, enchanting
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Kukuh Dino
Meaning of each word
- Kukuh: firm, steadfast
- Dino: day
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Suprayitno Kukuh Ucu
Meaning of each word
- Suprayitno: very watchful and careful
- Kukuh: firm, steadfast
- Ucu: the youngest-born child
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Kukuh Aditya
Meaning of each word
- Kukuh: firm, steadfast
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Meaning of each word
- Kukuh: firm, steadfast
- Bumi: earth, land where life exists
- Subagya: happy and fortunate
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How to pronounce Kukuh
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kukuh/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦸꦏꦸꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮥᮊᮥᮂ |
Is Kukuh a boy’s name?
Yes, Kukuh is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kukuh ranks #830 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
Famous people named Kukuh
- Kukuh Adirizky · b. 1988
- Kukuh Kalis Susilo · b. 1969
- Kukuh Yudha Karnanta
- Kukuh Adi · b. 1988
- Kukuh Aji Musthofa
- Kukuh Birowo · b. 1963
- Kukuh Febrianto · b. 1991
- Kukuh Kalinggo Yuwono · b. 1967
- Kukuh Murtilaksono · b. 1960
- Kukuh Padmiantoro Suryatmo
- Kukuh Pambudi · b. 1997
- Kukuh Prabowo
FAQ about the name Kukuh
What is the meaning of Kukuh?
Kukuh means firm, steadfast. Taken from kukuh in Javanese and Indonesian, expressing firmness or steadfastness.
Is Kukuh a boy’s name?
Yes, Kukuh is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kukuh?
Kukuh is of Javanese and Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Kukuh have?
Kukuh has 2 syllables (Ku-kuh) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kukuh?
Kukuh ranks #830 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kukuh?
Some ideas: Kukuh Widyantoro Sumana; Kukuh Tata Mohan; Kukuh Dino.
Famous people named Kukuh?
Notable people named Kukuh include Kukuh Adirizky, Kukuh Kalis Susilo, Kukuh Yudha Karnanta.
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