Unisex name
Rum name meaning
“fragrant; beautiful”
Rum is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Javanese arum, meaning fragrant, or rum, which also conveys beauty. Roem is an alternative spelling. In another naming tradition, Rum can refer to Arabic Rūm, meaning Rome or the Romans.
What does Rum mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Rum
Rum or Roem can be a short Javanese form of arum, 'fragrant', or rum, which also conveys beauty. In another naming tradition, Rum can refer to Arabic Rūm, 'Rome, the Romans'.
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 Rum
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rum, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Rum: fragrant; beautiful
- Dedek: younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
- Satrya: knight, warrior
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Meaning of each word
- Rum: fragrant; beautiful
- Pratama: first, earliest
- Wicaksono: wise, discerning
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Rum Bimantoro
Meaning of each word
- Rum: fragrant; beautiful
- Bimantoro: formidable, awe-inspiring
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Meaning of each word
- Sukarmin: doing good; working well
- Rum: fragrant; beautiful
- Panut: obedient, following guidance
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Rum Partogi
Meaning of each word
- Rum: fragrant; beautiful
- Partogi: guide, leader
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Meaning of each word
- Rum: fragrant; beautiful
- Nyaman: comfortable and at ease
- Atma: spirit or true self
How to pronounce Rum
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rum/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦸꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮥᮙ᮪ |
Is Rum a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Rum is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 76% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Rum ranks #157 among unisex names in our data sample (20 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 Rum
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Edi♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Asep♂Handsome, good-looking
- Eddy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Edy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Zainal♂Adornment, an ornament
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Bagus♂Fine, handsome, good in quality
- Sigit♂Handsome, pleasing in appearance
Famous people named Rum
- M. Rum Murkal · b. 1958
- Rum Pagau · b. 1961
- M. Rum · b. 1965
- Rum Irfan · b. 1957
FAQ about the name Rum
What is the meaning of Rum?
Rum means fragrant; beautiful. Rum or Roem can be a short Javanese form of arum, 'fragrant', or rum, which also conveys beauty. In another naming tradition, Rum can refer to Arabic Rūm, 'Rome, the Romans'.
Is Rum a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Rum is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 76% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rum?
Rum is of Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Rum have?
Rum has 1 syllable (Rum) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Rum?
Rum ranks #157 among unisex names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Rum?
Other spellings: Roem.
What full names go well with Rum?
Some ideas: Rum Dedek Satrya; Rum Pratama Wicaksono; Rum Bimantoro.
Famous people named Rum?
Notable people named Rum include M. Rum Murkal, Rum Pagau, M. Rum.
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