Unisex name
Nyoman name meaning
“designation for the third-born child”
Nyoman is a Balinese name meaning a designation for the third-born child. It is used across genders, including for boys and girls. In traditional Balinese naming, Nyoman functions as a birth-order name, marking the third position in the sequence of births within a family.
What does Nyoman mean?
Designation for the third-born child
In Indonesian: sebutan bagi kelahiran ketiga
The ending -man has different origins in Rahman, Herman, and Budiman. In Budiman, it relates to a Sanskrit element meaning ‘possessing’, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -man. More boy names ending in -man →
Origin and cultural usage of Nyoman
A traditional Balinese birth-order name marking the third child. It is used across genders.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
How to pronounce Nyoman
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɲoman/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦚꦺꦴꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮑᮧᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Nyoman a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nyoman is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 79% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Nyoman ranks #12 among unisex names in our data sample (235 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nyoman
Famous people named Nyoman
- Nyoman Ayu Carmenita · b. 2006
- I Nyoman Nuarta · b. 1951
- I Nyoman Windha · b. 1956
- Nyoman Masriadi · b. 1973
- Ida Bagus Nyoman Rai · b. 1915
- I Nyoman Giri Prasta · b. 1972
- I Nyoman Gunarsa · b. 1944
- I Nyoman Ngendon · b. 1906
- I Nyoman Rembang · b. 1937
- Ida Ayu Nyoman Rai · b. 1881
- I Nyoman Cantiasa · b. 1967
- I Nyoman Landra
FAQ about the name Nyoman
What is the meaning of Nyoman?
Nyoman means designation for the third-born child. A traditional Balinese birth-order name marking the third child. It is used across genders.
Is Nyoman a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nyoman is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 79% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nyoman?
Nyoman is of Balinese origin.
How many syllables does Nyoman have?
Nyoman has 2 syllables (Nyo-man) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nyoman?
Nyoman ranks #12 among unisex names in our data sample (235 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nyoman?
Notable people named Nyoman include Nyoman Ayu Carmenita, I Nyoman Nuarta, I Nyoman Windha.
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