Boy name
Nusantara name meaning
“the Indonesian island group”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Javanese (Kawi)
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity
- #2,572
Nusantara is a masculine name meaning the Indonesian island group, from the Old Javanese word nusantara. The word originally referred to islands beyond the kingdom's center. In Indonesian, its meaning developed into a designation for the Indonesian archipelago, providing the meaning associated with the name.
What does Nusantara mean?
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Nusantara
From Old Javanese nusantara, referring to islands beyond the kingdom's center. In Indonesian it developed into a designation for the Indonesian archipelago.
| Linguistic origin | Old Javanese (Kawi), Sanskrit |
|---|---|
| Starts with | N · Nu |
Name combinations with Nusantara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nusantara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nusantara: the Indonesian island group
- Ismaya: another name for the character Semar
- Baja: strong, hard metal
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Meaning of each word
- Nusantara: the Indonesian island group
- Bagja: fortunate, happy
- Dwiyanto: two; second in order
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Nusantara Tegar
Meaning of each word
- Nusantara: the Indonesian island group
- Tegar: steadfast, resilient in hardship
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Meaning of each word
- Suharjo: prosperous, in a favorable condition
- Nusantara: the Indonesian island group
- Ucu: the youngest-born child
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Nusantara Elang
Meaning of each word
- Nusantara: the Indonesian island group
- Elang: large bird of prey
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Meaning of each word
- Nusantara: the Indonesian island group
- Ragil: last-born child in a family
- Sanjoto: weapon, defensive equipment
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How to pronounce Nusantara
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nusantara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦱꦤ꧀ꦠꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮞᮔ᮪ᮒᮛ |
Is Nusantara a boy’s name?
Yes, Nusantara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nusantara ranks #2,572 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Nusantara
What is the meaning of Nusantara?
Nusantara means the Indonesian island group. From Old Javanese nusantara, referring to islands beyond the kingdom's center. In Indonesian it developed into a designation for the Indonesian archipelago.
Is Nusantara a boy’s name?
Yes, Nusantara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nusantara?
Nusantara is of Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Nusantara have?
Nusantara has 4 syllables (Nu-san-ta-ra) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Nusantara?
Nusantara ranks #2,572 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nusantara?
Some ideas: Nusantara Ismaya Baja; Nusantara Bagja Dwiyanto; Nusantara Tegar.
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