Unisex name
Putu name meaning
“grandchild; first in birth order”
Putu is a name used across genders, from Balinese putu, meaning grandchild. In Balinese naming traditions, it also marks the first position in birth order. The source word is related to Old Javanese putu, linking the name's vocabulary with both Balinese and Old Javanese.
What does Putu mean?
Grandchild; first in birth order
In Indonesian: cucu; urutan kelahiran pertama
Origin and cultural usage of Putu
From Balinese putu, meaning grandchild, related to Old Javanese putu. In Balinese naming, Putu marks the first birth position.
| Linguistic origin | Balinese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Balinese |
| Starts with | P · Pu |
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 Putu
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /putu/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦠꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮒᮥ |
Is Putu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Putu is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 64% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Putu ranks #11 among unisex names in our data sample (236 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Putu
- Putut♂Disciple or attendant of an ascetic
- Puti♀Princess or an honorific for women
- Putri♀Daughter
- Putra♂Son
- Puji♂♀Praise, expression of appreciation
- Putro♂Son, male child
- Puput♀Ended, complete
- Puri♀Palatial residence
- Pati♂♀Noble, of patrician descent
- Paku♂Nail, fastener
- Pujo♂Worship, reverence
- Puguh♂Certain, clear, firm
Famous people named Putu
- Putu Wijaya · b. 1944
- Putu Ayu Saraswati · b. 1997
- I Putu Sukreta Suranta · b. 1938
- Ni Putu Timy Yudhani Rahayu · b. 1976
- Putu Wiradamungga · b. 1991
- Putu Oka Sukanta · b. 1939
- Ida Bagus Putu Dunia · b. 1957
- Putu Gede Juni Antara · b. 1995
- Putu Jayan Danu Putra
- A.A.A. Putu Oka Dewi Iriani · b. 1958
- I Putu Gede · b. 1973
- I.G. Putu Wijamahadi · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Putu
What is the meaning of Putu?
Putu means grandchild; first in birth order. From Balinese putu, meaning grandchild, related to Old Javanese putu. In Balinese naming, Putu marks the first birth position.
Is Putu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Putu is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 64% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Putu?
Putu is of Balinese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Putu have?
Putu has 2 syllables (Pu-tu) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Putu?
Putu ranks #11 among unisex names in our data sample (236 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Putu?
Notable people named Putu include Putu Wijaya, Putu Ayu Saraswati, I Putu Sukreta Suranta.
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