Unisex name
Roesli name meaning
“messengers”
Roesli is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Arabic rusul, meaning messengers. Rusul is the plural of rasūl, meaning messenger. Its spelling variants include Rusli and Rusly, with Rusli representing an adapted name form used in the Malay world.
What does Roesli mean?
Messengers
In Indonesian: utusan
Origin and cultural usage of Roesli
Commonly associated with Arabic rusul, the plural of rasūl, 'messenger'. Rusli is an adapted name form used in the Malay world.
Roesli in Islam and the Quran
Roesli does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ورسلي) does, for example in QS Al-Mujadalah [58]: 21.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Roesli
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rusli/ |
| Arabic script | رسلي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦸꦱ꧀ꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮥᮞ᮪ᮜᮤ |
Is Roesli a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Roesli is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 70% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Roesli ranks #311 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Roesli
Famous people named Roesli
- Marah Roesli · b. 1889
- Roesli
FAQ about the name Roesli
What is the meaning of Roesli?
Roesli means messengers. Commonly associated with Arabic rusul, the plural of rasūl, 'messenger'. Rusli is an adapted name form used in the Malay world.
Is Roesli a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Roesli is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 70% of bearers are male.
Is the name Roesli in the Quran?
Roesli does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ورسلي) does, for example in QS Al-Mujadalah [58]: 21.
How many syllables does Roesli have?
Roesli has 2 syllables (Roes-li) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Roesli?
Roesli ranks #311 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Roesli?
Other spellings: Rusli, Rusly.
Famous people named Roesli?
Notable people named Roesli include Marah Roesli, Roesli.
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