Boy name
Luhur name meaning
“noble, exalted in standing”
Luhur is a masculine Javanese name meaning noble or exalted in standing. It comes from the word luhur, rooted in Old Javanese senses of height. The word developed the figurative meanings noble and honorable, extending its earlier sense of being high into an expression of standing.
What does Luhur mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Luhur
From Javanese luhur, rooted in Old Javanese senses of height. It developed the figurative meanings noble and honorable.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | L · Lu |
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Name combinations with Luhur
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Luhur, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Luhur: noble, exalted in standing
- Prasetia: a solemn pledge, fidelity
- Satriya: knight, warrior
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Luhur Nofrizal Mardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Luhur: noble, exalted in standing
- Nofrizal: associated with November
- Mardiansyah: king; ruler
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Luhur Perwira
Meaning of each word
- Luhur: noble, exalted in standing
- Perwira: valiant; military officer
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Meaning of each word
- Bani: children, descendants; brave
- Luhur: noble, exalted in standing
- Prama: valid, accurate knowledge
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Luhur Hendriyanto
Meaning of each word
- Luhur: noble, exalted in standing
- Hendriyanto: ruler of the home
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Meaning of each word
- Luhur: noble, exalted in standing
- Syahdan: then, afterward
- Perdana: the first or foremost
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How to pronounce Luhur
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /luhur/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦸꦲꦸꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮥᮠᮥᮁ |
Is Luhur a boy’s name?
Yes, Luhur is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Luhur ranks #4,212 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 Luhur
Names with related meanings
- Agus♂Great, venerable
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Bambang♂A young nobleman or warrior
- Agung♂Great, exalted, majestic
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Maulana♂Our lord, our protector
- Effendi♂Sir, a respectful designation
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
- Syarif♂Honourable, noble, distinguished
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
Famous people named Luhur
- Luhur Depari · b. 1962
- Luhur Istighfar · b. 1970
FAQ about the name Luhur
What is the meaning of Luhur?
Luhur means noble, exalted in standing. From Javanese luhur, rooted in Old Javanese senses of height. It developed the figurative meanings noble and honorable.
Is Luhur a boy’s name?
Yes, Luhur is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Luhur?
Luhur is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Luhur have?
Luhur has 2 syllables (Lu-hur) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Luhur?
Luhur ranks #4,212 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 Luhur?
Some ideas: Luhur Prasetia Satriya; Luhur Nofrizal Mardiansyah; Luhur Perwira.
Famous people named Luhur?
Notable people named Luhur include Luhur Depari, Luhur Istighfar.
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