Boy name
Prabu name meaning
“king, ruler”
Prabu is a masculine name from Javanese prabu, meaning king or ruler. It comes through Old Javanese prabhu from Sanskrit prabhu, meaning lord or ruler. The same form is used as a title as well as a given name, preserving its connection with rulership across these uses.
What does Prabu mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Prabu
From Javanese prabu through Old Javanese prabhu, ultimately Sanskrit prabhu, meaning lord or ruler. It is used both as a title and as a given name.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi), Sanskrit |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese, Sundanese |
| Starts with | P · Pr |
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Name combinations with Prabu
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Prabu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Prabu: king, ruler
- Hutama: foremost, most excellent
- Adit: the sun
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Meaning of each word
- Prabu: king, ruler
- Sukarmin: doing good; working well
- Kasturi: musk used as a fragrance
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Prabu Satrya
Meaning of each word
- Prabu: king, ruler
- Satrya: knight, warrior
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Meaning of each word
- Suwiryo: good or excellent strength
- Prabu: king, ruler
- Adhisurya: foremost sun
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Prabu Nofrizal
Meaning of each word
- Prabu: king, ruler
- Nofrizal: associated with November
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Prabu Nofrizal Hendriyanto
Meaning of each word
- Prabu: king, ruler
- Nofrizal: associated with November
- Hendriyanto: ruler of the home
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How to pronounce Prabu
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /prabu/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦿꦧꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮢᮘᮥ |
Is Prabu a boy’s name?
Yes, Prabu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Prabu ranks #1,863 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 Prabu
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Prabu
- Prabu Geusan Ulun
- Prabu Kiansantang
- Prabu Revolusi · b. 1980
- K.P.A. Prabu Kusumo · b. 1942
- Prabu Bungaran
- Prabu Perdana · b. 1985
- Prabu Wardono · b. 1957
FAQ about the name Prabu
What is the meaning of Prabu?
Prabu means king, ruler. From Javanese prabu through Old Javanese prabhu, ultimately Sanskrit prabhu, meaning lord or ruler. It is used both as a title and as a given name.
Is Prabu a boy’s name?
Yes, Prabu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Prabu?
Prabu is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Prabu have?
Prabu has 2 syllables (Pra-bu) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Prabu?
Prabu ranks #1,863 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 Prabu?
Some ideas: Prabu Hutama Adit; Prabu Sukarmin Kasturi; Prabu Satrya.
Famous people named Prabu?
Notable people named Prabu include Prabu Geusan Ulun, Prabu Kiansantang, Prabu Revolusi.
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