Boy name
Tuah name meaning
“good fortune and special power”
Tuah is a masculine name from Malay meaning good fortune and special power. It comes from the word tuah, referring to good fortune or a special power believed to bring benefit. The source word is also used in Indonesian as well as in Malay.
What does Tuah mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Tuah
From Malay tuah, referring to good fortune or a special power believed to bring benefit. The word is also used in Indonesian.
Name combinations with Tuah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tuah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Tuah: good fortune and special power
- Sanjoto: weapon, defensive equipment
- Rakai: territorial chief, ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Tuah: good fortune and special power
- Wiria: courage, vigor or strength
- Mitra: a friend, a close companion
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Tuah Bina
Meaning of each word
- Tuah: good fortune and special power
- Bina: to build and develop
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Meaning of each word
- Windu: a span of eight years
- Tuah: good fortune and special power
- Negoro: country or royal realm
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Tuah Mahesa
Meaning of each word
- Tuah: good fortune and special power
- Mahesa: buffalo
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Meaning of each word
- Tuah: good fortune and special power
- Prabu: king, ruler
- Rebo: Wednesday
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How to pronounce Tuah
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tuah/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦸꦲꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮥᮃᮂ |
Is Tuah a boy’s name?
Yes, Tuah is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tuah ranks #3,101 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tuah
Names with related meanings
- Kurniawan♂One endowed with a gift or grace
- Nugroho♂Gracious gift, blessing
- Taufik♂Divine help toward success
- Rahmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Kurnia♂♀A gift bringing goodness
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Nugraha♂Grace, a gracious gift
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- Benny♂Son of the right hand
- Johan♂God is gracious
- John♂God grants grace
Famous people named Tuah
- Tuah Pahoe · b. 1954
- Tuah · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Tuah
What is the meaning of Tuah?
Tuah means good fortune and special power. From Malay tuah, referring to good fortune or a special power believed to bring benefit. The word is also used in Indonesian.
Is Tuah a boy’s name?
Yes, Tuah is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tuah?
Tuah is of Malay origin.
How many syllables does Tuah have?
Tuah has 2 syllables (Tu-ah) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tuah?
Tuah ranks #3,101 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Tuah?
Some ideas: Tuah Sanjoto Rakai; Tuah Wiria Mitra; Tuah Bina.
Famous people named Tuah?
Notable people named Tuah include Tuah Pahoe, Tuah.
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