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Maju name meaning

“moving forward, progressing”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/madʒu/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Malay
Syllables
2
Popularity
#2,900

Maju is a masculine name from the Indonesian and Malay word maju, meaning “moving forward” or “progressing”. The source word expresses both forward movement and development. These two connected senses explain the name’s meaning through the same word used in Indonesian and Malay.

What does Maju mean?

Moving forward, progressing

In Indonesian: bergerak ke depan, berkembang

Origin and cultural usage of Maju

From Indonesian and Malay maju, expressing forward movement or progress.

Linguistic originMalay
Starts withM · Ma

Name combinations with Maju

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Maju, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Maju Aditama Yoga

    Meaning of each word

    • Maju: moving forward, progressing
    • Aditama: most distinguished or excellent
    • Yoga: union, contemplative practice
  • Maju Kabul Wagimin

    Meaning of each word

    • Maju: moving forward, progressing
    • Kabul: acceptance, fulfillment of a request
    • Wagimin: associated with the Wage calendar day
  • Maju Trinanda

    Meaning of each word

    • Maju: moving forward, progressing
    • Trinanda: third child; three joys
  • Nagara Maju Sabdono

    Meaning of each word

    • Nagara: city, royal center
    • Maju: moving forward, progressing
    • Sabdono: utterance, speech
  • Maju Hastomo

    Meaning of each word

    • Maju: moving forward, progressing
    • Hastomo: the eighth
  • Maju Tata Kurnianto

    Meaning of each word

    • Maju: moving forward, progressing
    • Tata: orderly arrangement
    • Kurnianto: gift, precious bestowal

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How to pronounce Maju

Syllables2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names
IPA/madʒu/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦩꦗꦸ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮙᮏᮥ

Is Maju a boy’s name?

Yes, Maju is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Maju ranks #2,900 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Maju

Famous people named Maju

  • Maju Ilyas Padang · b. 1951
  • Maju Ambarita · b. 1961
  • Maju Dharyanto Hutapea · b. 1956
  • Maju Manalu · b. 1968
  • Maju P Lumban Tobing

FAQ about the name Maju

What is the meaning of Maju?

Maju means moving forward, progressing. From Indonesian and Malay maju, expressing forward movement or progress.

Is Maju a boy’s name?

Yes, Maju is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Maju?

Maju is of Malay origin.

How many syllables does Maju have?

Maju has 2 syllables (Ma-ju) and 4 letters.

How popular is the name Maju?

Maju ranks #2,900 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Maju?

Some ideas: Maju Aditama Yoga; Maju Kabul Wagimin; Maju Trinanda.

Famous people named Maju?

Notable people named Maju include Maju Ilyas Padang, Maju Ambarita, Maju Dharyanto Hutapea.

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