Boy name
Paku name meaning
“nail, fastener; fern”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,859
Paku is a masculine name commonly linked to the word paku in Indonesian, Malay, and Javanese, meaning a nail or fastener, or a fern. In Javanese naming, the fastener sense also provides the figurative meaning of a stabilizing support, alongside the separate botanical meaning of fern.
What does Paku mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Paku
Paku has two established lexical bases in Indonesian and regional languages: a nail or fastener, and a fern. The fastener sense also carries a figurative meaning of a stabilizing support in Javanese naming.
Name combinations with Paku
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Paku, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Paku: nail, fastener; fern
- Gangga: the River Ganges in India
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
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Meaning of each word
- Paku: nail, fastener; fern
- Jalu: man; rooster's spur
- Satwika: pure and virtuous
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Paku Dimaz
Meaning of each word
- Paku: nail, fastener; fern
- Dimaz: younger brother; affectionate address
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Meaning of each word
- Kuya: a tortoise or turtle
- Paku: nail, fastener; fern
- Setiaji: loyalty and honor
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Paku Swasono
Meaning of each word
- Paku: nail, fastener; fern
- Swasono: breath, breathing
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Meaning of each word
- Paku: nail, fastener; fern
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
- Satwika: pure and virtuous
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How to pronounce Paku
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /paku/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦏꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮊᮥ |
Is Paku a boy’s name?
Yes, Paku is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Paku ranks #1,859 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Paku
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
Famous people named Paku
- Paku Alam VIII · b. 1910
- Paku Alam VII · b. 1882
- Paku Alam IX · b. 1938
- Paku Alam I · b. 1760
- Paku Alam II · b. 1785
- Paku Alam III · b. 1827
- Paku Alam VI · b. 1856
- Paku Alam X · b. 1962
- Paku Alam D
FAQ about the name Paku
What is the meaning of Paku?
Paku means nail, fastener; fern. Paku has two established lexical bases in Indonesian and regional languages: a nail or fastener, and a fern. The fastener sense also carries a figurative meaning of a stabilizing support in Javanese naming.
Is Paku a boy’s name?
Yes, Paku is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Paku?
Paku is of Indonesian, Malay and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Paku have?
Paku has 2 syllables (Pa-ku) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Paku?
Paku ranks #1,859 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Paku?
Some ideas: Paku Gangga Arjuna; Paku Jalu Satwika; Paku Dimaz.
Famous people named Paku?
Notable people named Paku include Paku Alam VIII, Paku Alam VII, Paku Alam IX.
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