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Old Javanese (Kawi)-origin Indonesian names

400 names

400 names used in Indonesia whose etymology traces to Old Javanese (Kawi). A name’s linguistic origin is separate from the communities that use it. Boy Names only · Girl Names only

Old Javanese (Kawi)-origin Indonesian names: list with meanings

Guide

Reading Kawi roots in Indonesian given names

This collection includes 369 Old Javanese (Kawi) names and names with that origin among their labels. When exploring Old Javanese (Kawi)-origin Indonesian names, distinguish the language of a root from the cultural identity or personal background of a bearer.

Kawi is the language label used here

This page pairs Kawi with Old Javanese. Treat the label as linguistic information rather than a claim about where a person belongs.
Origins can overlap

Entries may also carry Sanskrit, Javanese or other origin labels. Those overlaps are worth reading before settling on an explanation.
Editorial review includes uncertainty

Uncertain meanings are labelled rather than presented as settled definitions.

Keep Old Javanese and other labels visible

An entry can belong in this collection while also appearing under another language. Sari, meaning “essential substance; floral essence,” carries Javanese, Old Javanese and Sanskrit labels. Agung, meaning “great, exalted, majestic,” carries Javanese and Old Javanese labels. Neither combination tells you the ethnicity or regional background of someone with that name. Use the origin directory to compare the categories, then return to the individual explanation. The category helps you find related entries; it does not replace reading them.

Treat order-related meanings with care

Eka means “one; first in order,” while Tri means “three; third in order.” These definitions explain an order-related meaning, but they cannot establish a person’s actual birth order. If you are comparing names around that idea, preserve the wording and avoid turning it into a biographical assumption. Both entries are listed as unisex here. The unisex names collection provides a broader browsing route, while each individual entry remains the place to check its own meaning and origin labels.

Distinguish wishes and references from personal facts

Some meanings express a valued condition; others refer to a named figure. Rahayu means “safety and well-being,” while Indra means “name of the god of rain and thunder.” Neither definition establishes a bearer’s circumstances, beliefs or future. When comparing them, decide whether you are drawn to the stated wish or to the reference, and keep that explanation precise. The meaning directory can help you explore further ideas without assuming that all names in this origin collection share a theme.

Practical checks for Kawi-origin entries

Keep the Kawi and Old Javanese labels together in your notes.
Check Sanskrit and Javanese labels where they also appear.
Read order-related meanings without assuming actual birth order.
Separate a divine reference from the bearer’s beliefs.
Compare the full spelling and pronunciation before choosing.

Frequently asked questions

What does Kawi mean on this page?

Kawi is paired here with the Old Javanese language label. The classification concerns a name’s root.

Are these names restricted to Javanese families?

No. A linguistic origin does not establish who may use a name or identify the ethnicity of its bearer.

Does Endang’s meaning establish gender?

Endang is listed here as unisex, with the meaning “female ascetic.” A definition and a recorded usage category describe different aspects of the name.

Does Wijaya guarantee success?

No. “Victory, triumph” is the name’s meaning, not a prediction about someone’s life.