Girl name
Rahayu name meaning
“safety and well-being”
Rahayu is a feminine Javanese name meaning safety and well-being. It comes from rahayu and its Old Javanese predecessor of the same form, expressing goodness or an auspicious state. The name is also related to ayu or hayu, elements connected with the form from which Rahayu derives.
What does Rahayu mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Rahayu
From Javanese rahayu and its Old Javanese predecessor, expressing goodness or an auspicious state. The form is related to ayu or hayu.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | R · Ra |
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 Rahayu
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rahayu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Rahayu as a first name
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Rahayu Adelina
Interpretation
A wish for nobility to be accompanied by safety and wellbeing in life.Meaning of each word
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
- Adelina: noble, of noble lineage
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Rahayu Puri
Interpretation
A picture of a palace dwelling filled with safety and wellbeing.Meaning of each word
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
- Puri: palatial residence
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Rahayu Sendi
Interpretation
A wish for safety and wellbeing to become life's supporting foundation.Meaning of each word
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
- Sendi: a connection or supporting foundation
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Interpretation
A wish for nobility to illuminate safety and wellbeing like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
- Della: noble
- Mentari: the sun
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Interpretation
A picture of safety and wellbeing contemplated while gazing at a star.Meaning of each word
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
- Chintya: thought of, contemplated
- Stella: a star in the sky
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Interpretation
A picture of safety and wellbeing in September's flowing vina music.Meaning of each word
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
- Septia: associated with September
- Vina: the vina stringed instrument
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Rahayu Adelia
Interpretation
A wish for nobility to accompany safety and wellbeing throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
- Adelia: noble, of noble origin
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Interpretation
A picture of the moon accompanying nobility, safety, and wellbeing in life.Meaning of each word
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Adelina: noble, of noble lineage
Rahayu as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of October's moon accompanying hopes for safety and wellbeing.Meaning of each word
- Luna: the moon
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
- Oktarina: associated with October
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Interpretation
A wish for the magnificent earth to enjoy safety and wellbeing.Meaning of each word
- Agusti: great, venerable
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
- Pertiwi: earth, homeland
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Interpretation
A wish for perfected virtue to accompany safety and wellbeing in April.Meaning of each word
- Paramita: perfection of virtue
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
- Apriliana: associated with April
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Interpretation
A wish for a free woman to possess perfect virtue, safety, and wellbeing.Meaning of each word
- Paramita: perfection of virtue
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
- Karolina: a free woman
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Interpretation
A picture of a victory song accompanying safety and wellbeing in life.Meaning of each word
- Jayanti: victorious one
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
- Gita: song or singing
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Interpretation
A wish for kindness and knowledge to help nurture safety and wellbeing.Meaning of each word
- Alma: nurturing, kindly
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
- Widya: knowledge, learning
Rahayu as a last name
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Mita Rahayu
Interpretation
A wish for measured sufficiency to bring safety and wellbeing in life.Meaning of each word
- Mita: measured, moderate
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
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Pertiwi Rahayu
Interpretation
A wish for the earth that sustains life to enjoy safety and wellbeing.Meaning of each word
- Pertiwi: earth, homeland
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
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Wulandari Rahayu
Interpretation
A picture of a beautiful moon accompanying safety and wellbeing in life.Meaning of each word
- Wulandari: beautiful moon
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
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Interpretation
A wish for a knightly figure to achieve victory in safety and wellbeing.Meaning of each word
- Jayanti: victorious one
- Satriani: associated with a knight or warrior
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
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Calista Rahayu
Interpretation
A wish for the finest beauty to be accompanied by safety and wellbeing.Meaning of each word
- Calista: most beautiful
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
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Suci Rahayu
Interpretation
A wish for purity to accompany safety and wellbeing throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Suci: pure, free from stain
- Rahayu: safety and well-being
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How to pronounce Rahayu
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rahaju/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦲꦪꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮠᮚᮥ |
Is Rahayu a girl’s name?
Yes, Rahayu is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Rahayu ranks #10 among girl names in our data sample (274 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Rahayu
Names with related meanings
- Susanti♀Good peace, tranquility
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Santi♀Peace, serenity
- Irene♀Peace and tranquillity
- Larasati♀Harmonious, well matched
- Mira♀Wonderful
- Ulfah♀Closeness, affectionate bonds
- Salma♀Safe, free from harm
- Halimah♀Forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Salamah♀Safety, freedom from harm
- Naim♂♀Bliss, a life of ease
Famous people named Rahayu
- Rahayu Supanggah · b. 1949
- Rahayu Saraswati · b. 1986
- Rahayu Effendi · b. 1942
- Hj.Rahayu Setiowati
- Rahayu · b. 1972
- Rahayu · b. 1987
- Rahayu · b. 1987
- Rahayu · b. 1962
- Rahayu A.
- Rahayu A. Hadiati
- Rahayu Budiningsih
- Rahayu Dewintosasi
FAQ about the name Rahayu
What is the meaning of Rahayu?
Rahayu means safety and well-being. From Javanese rahayu and its Old Javanese predecessor, expressing goodness or an auspicious state. The form is related to ayu or hayu.
Is Rahayu a girl’s name?
Yes, Rahayu is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rahayu?
Rahayu is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Rahayu have?
Rahayu has 3 syllables (Ra-ha-yu) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rahayu?
Rahayu ranks #10 among girl names in our data sample (274 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Rahayu?
Some ideas: Rahayu Adelina; Luna Rahayu Oktarina; Mita Rahayu.
Famous people named Rahayu?
Notable people named Rahayu include Rahayu Supanggah, Rahayu Saraswati, Rahayu Effendi.
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