Boy name
Lanang name meaning
“boy, male”
Lanang is a masculine name of Javanese origin meaning boy or male. It comes directly from the Javanese word lanang, which carries that meaning. Its earlier form is lanaṅ in Old Javanese, also called Kawi, connecting the name with both modern and older Javanese vocabulary.
What does Lanang mean?
Boy, male
In Indonesian: anak laki-laki, lelaki
Origin and cultural usage of Lanang
From Javanese lanang, meaning male or boy, continuing Old Javanese lanaṅ.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | L · La |
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 Lanang
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Lanang, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Lanang: boy, male
- Anjar: new, fresh
- Hutama: foremost, most excellent
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Meaning of each word
- Lanang: boy, male
- Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent
- Adityo: the sun or sun deity
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Lanang Anugerah
Meaning of each word
- Lanang: boy, male
- Anugerah: grace, a precious gift
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Praja Lanang Kusumanegara
Meaning of each word
- Praja: people, country or kingdom
- Lanang: boy, male
- Kusumanegara: flower of the realm
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Lanang Bisma
Meaning of each word
- Lanang: boy, male
- Bisma: formidable, awe-inspiring
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Meaning of each word
- Lanang: boy, male
- Saputra: son, male child
- Prasetio: solemn promise, loyalty
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How to pronounce Lanang
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lanaŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦤꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮔᮀ |
Is Lanang a boy’s name?
Yes, Lanang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Lanang ranks #1,841 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Lanang
Famous people named Lanang
- I Gusti Ngurah Lanang Jagatkarana · b. 1952
- Lanang Setiawan · b. 1962
- I Gusti Lanang Made Parwita · b. 1971
- I Gusti Lanang Putra Sunandika · b. 1964
- I Gusti Lanang Putu Wirawan · b. 1958
- I Gusti Lanang Roni Supatra · b. 1975
- I Gusti Lanang Umbara · b. 1979
- Lanang Aryawan · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Lanang
What is the meaning of Lanang?
Lanang means boy, male. From Javanese lanang, meaning male or boy, continuing Old Javanese lanaṅ.
Is Lanang a boy’s name?
Yes, Lanang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Lanang?
Lanang is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Lanang have?
Lanang has 2 syllables (La-nang) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Lanang?
Lanang ranks #1,841 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Lanang?
Some ideas: Lanang Anjar Hutama; Lanang Septiadi Adityo; Lanang Anugerah.
Famous people named Lanang?
Notable people named Lanang include I Gusti Ngurah Lanang Jagatkarana, Lanang Setiawan, I Gusti Lanang Made Parwita.
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