Boy name
Pandu name meaning
“pale; also a guide”
Pandu is a masculine name from Sanskrit pāṇḍu, meaning pale, and is also associated with the Indonesian word for a guide. It is the name of a Mahabharata figure. Either the Sanskrit meaning or the Indonesian association can inform its use as a given name.
What does Pandu mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Pandu
As the name of a Mahabharata figure, Pandu comes from Sanskrit pāṇḍu, meaning pale. Indonesian pandu also means a guide, so either association may inform the name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Pandu
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Pandu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
-
Meaning of each word
- Pandu: pale; also a guide
- Wiro: hero, brave figure
- Kaka: an older sibling
-
Pandu Senjaya Tjokrorahardjo
Meaning of each word
- Pandu: pale; also a guide
- Senjaya: victory, success
- Tjokrorahardjo: discus and well-being
-
Pandu Adhisurya
Meaning of each word
- Pandu: pale; also a guide
- Adhisurya: foremost sun
-
Meaning of each word
- Madya: the middle, an intermediate level
- Pandu: pale; also a guide
- Adikara: powerful, possessing authority
-
Pandu Cahyanto
Meaning of each word
- Pandu: pale; also a guide
- Cahyanto: light or radiance
-
Meaning of each word
- Pandu: pale; also a guide
- Bumi: earth, land where life exists
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
Make more combinations with the generator →More boy name combinations →
How to pronounce Pandu
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pandu/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦤ꧀ꦢꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮔ᮪ᮓᮥ |
Is Pandu a boy’s name?
Yes, Pandu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Pandu ranks #717 among boy names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Pandu
Names with related meanings
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Hendra♂Ruler, king
- Heri♂Ruler of the household
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Malik♂Owner
- Herry♂Ruler of the household
- Syah♂King, royal ruler
- Hendri♂Ruler of the household
- Dadang♂Master
- Hendrik♂Ruler of the household
Famous people named Pandu
- Pandu Patria Sjahrir · b. 1979
- Pandu Asmoro Galar · b. 1983
- Pandu Kesuma Dewangsa · b. 1988
- Pandu Riono · b. 1956
- Pandu Sukarya · b. 1998
- Pandu Wibowo · b. 1956
- Pandu Wiguna · b. 1995
- Pandu Winoto · b. 1993
- Pandu Nurcahyo Murti · b. 1959
- Pandu Satyahadi Putra · b. 1991
- Pandu Yuniarto · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Pandu
What is the meaning of Pandu?
Pandu means pale; also a guide. As the name of a Mahabharata figure, Pandu comes from Sanskrit pāṇḍu, meaning pale. Indonesian pandu also means a guide, so either association may inform the name.
Is Pandu a boy’s name?
Yes, Pandu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Pandu?
Pandu is of Sanskrit and Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Pandu have?
Pandu has 2 syllables (Pan-du) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Pandu?
Pandu ranks #717 among boy names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Pandu?
Some ideas: Pandu Wiro Kaka; Pandu Senjaya Tjokrorahardjo; Pandu Adhisurya.
Famous people named Pandu?
Notable people named Pandu include Pandu Patria Sjahrir, Pandu Asmoro Galar, Pandu Kesuma Dewangsa.
About this entry
Entry ID: nm01178 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake