Boy name
Kuya name meaning
“a tortoise or turtle”
Kuya is a masculine name commonly linked to the Sundanese word kuya, meaning “a tortoise or turtle.” This meaning belongs to the Sundanese word; its connection with the given name remains uncertain. The proposed explanation therefore draws on a word that shares the name’s spelling.
What does Kuya mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kuya
Sundanese kuya means a tortoise or turtle. Its connection with the given name needs confirmation.
Name combinations with Kuya
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kuya, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Kuya Febriyanto Gajah
Meaning of each word
- Kuya: a tortoise or turtle
- Febriyanto: associated with February
- Gajah: a large trunked animal
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Meaning of each word
- Kuya: a tortoise or turtle
- Ucu: the youngest-born child
- Mangaraja: king, ruler
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Kuya Syailendra
Meaning of each word
- Kuya: a tortoise or turtle
- Syailendra: lord of the mountains
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Sugihartono Kuya Cahyo
Meaning of each word
- Sugihartono: abundant in wealth
- Kuya: a tortoise or turtle
- Cahyo: light, radiance
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Kuya Purna
Meaning of each word
- Kuya: a tortoise or turtle
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
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Kuya Bhakti Parluhutan
Meaning of each word
- Kuya: a tortoise or turtle
- Bhakti: devotion, profound loyalty
- Parluhutan: gathering place
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How to pronounce Kuya
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kuja/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦸꦪ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮥᮚ |
Is Kuya a boy’s name?
Yes, Kuya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kuya ranks #4,195 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 Kuya
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Kuya
- Kuya Ali
FAQ about the name Kuya
What is the meaning of Kuya?
Kuya means a tortoise or turtle. Sundanese kuya means a tortoise or turtle. Its connection with the given name needs confirmation.
Is Kuya a boy’s name?
Yes, Kuya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kuya?
Kuya is of Sundanese origin.
How many syllables does Kuya have?
Kuya has 2 syllables (Ku-ya) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Kuya?
Kuya ranks #4,195 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 Kuya?
Some ideas: Kuya Febriyanto Gajah; Kuya Ucu Mangaraja; Kuya Syailendra.
Famous people named Kuya?
Notable people named Kuya include Kuya Ali.
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