Unisex name
Nusa name meaning
“island, land surrounded by water”
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #236
Nusa is a name used for both girls and boys meaning island, or land surrounded by water. It comes from nusa, a word used in Indonesian and several other languages of the archipelago. The word has Austronesian roots, providing the wider linguistic background to the name.
What does Nusa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nusa
From nusa, 'island', used in Indonesian and several other languages of the archipelago. The word has Austronesian roots.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Starts with | N · Nu |
Name combinations with Nusa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nusa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Nusa Purwa Halilintar
Meaning of each word
- Nusa: island, land surrounded by water
- Purwa: beginning, that which comes first
- Halilintar: a striking thunderbolt
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Meaning of each word
- Nusa: island, land surrounded by water
- Satrijo: knight, warrior
- Elang: large bird of prey
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Nusa Anggara
Meaning of each word
- Nusa: island, land surrounded by water
- Anggara: Tuesday, the planet Mars
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Meaning of each word
- Adek: a younger sibling
- Nusa: island, land surrounded by water
- Juniarto: associated with June
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Nusa Mulya
Meaning of each word
- Nusa: island, land surrounded by water
- Mulya: noble, honored, highly valued
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Meaning of each word
- Nusa: island, land surrounded by water
- Diputra: son, boy
- Triadi: third and excellent
How to pronounce Nusa
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nusa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮞ |
Is Nusa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nusa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 73% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Nusa ranks #236 among unisex names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nusa
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Nusa
- Nusa J. Toenda
- Nusa Setiani Triastuti
- Nusa Setianto · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Nusa
What is the meaning of Nusa?
Nusa means island, land surrounded by water. From nusa, 'island', used in Indonesian and several other languages of the archipelago. The word has Austronesian roots.
Is Nusa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nusa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 73% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nusa?
Nusa is of Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Nusa have?
Nusa has 2 syllables (Nu-sa) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nusa?
Nusa ranks #236 among unisex names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nusa?
Some ideas: Nusa Purwa Halilintar; Nusa Satrijo Elang; Nusa Anggara.
Famous people named Nusa?
Notable people named Nusa include Nusa J. Toenda, Nusa Setiani Triastuti, Nusa Setianto.
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