Boy name
Rusli name meaning
“messengers”
Rusli is a male name commonly linked to Arabic rusul, meaning messengers, the plural of rasūl, meaning messenger. Rusli is an adapted name form used in the Malay world, connecting its Arabic source with regional naming usage. Roesli and Rusly are alternative spellings of the name.
What does Rusli mean?
Messengers
In Indonesian: utusan
Origin and cultural usage of Rusli
Commonly associated with Arabic rusul, the plural of rasūl, 'messenger'. Rusli is an adapted name form used in the Malay world.
Rusli in Islam and the Quran
Rusli 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 Rusli
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rusli/ |
| Arabic script | رسلي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦸꦱ꧀ꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮥᮞ᮪ᮜᮤ |
Is Rusli a boy’s name?
Yes, Rusli is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Rusli ranks #123 among boy names in our data sample (131 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 Rusli
Famous people named Rusli
- Rusli Habibie · b. 1963
- Rusli Hamsjin · b. 1938
- Rusli Zainal · b. 1957
- Rusli Noor · b. 1927
- Rusli · b. 1912
- Rusli Abdul Wahid · b. 1908
- Rusli Baco Dg. Palabbi · b. 1966
- Rusli Sibua
- Rusli Dahlan
- Rusli Halil · b. 1920
- Rusli M Saleh · b. 1950
- Rusli Turut · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Rusli
What is the meaning of Rusli?
Rusli means messengers. Commonly associated with Arabic rusul, the plural of rasūl, 'messenger'. Rusli is an adapted name form used in the Malay world.
Is Rusli a boy’s name?
Yes, Rusli is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
Is the name Rusli in the Quran?
Rusli 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 Rusli have?
Rusli has 2 syllables (Rus-li) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Rusli?
Rusli ranks #123 among boy names in our data sample (131 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Rusli?
Other spellings: Roesli, Rusly.
Famous people named Rusli?
Notable people named Rusli include Rusli Habibie, Rusli Hamsjin, Rusli Zainal.
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