Girl name
Wulan name meaning
“the moon in the sky”
Wulan is a feminine Javanese name meaning the moon in the sky. It comes from the word wulan, which is also attested in Old Javanese. Besides referring to the celestial body, the same word can denote a month as a unit of calendar time.
What does Wulan mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Wulan
From Javanese wulan, ‘moon’, also attested in Old Javanese. The word can additionally denote a calendar month.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | W |
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 Wulan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Wulan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Wulan as a first name
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Wulan Jasmine
Interpretation
A picture of the moon above beside a jasmine blossom.Meaning of each word
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Jasmine: jasmine flower
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A picture of a bright moon above beside a tulip.Meaning of each word
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Clarissa: bright, renowned
- Lala: tulip
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A picture of an arrangement of roses beside the moon.Meaning of each word
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Rosiana: rose flower
- Anggita: a composition, a created work
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May she be worthy of affection, like the moon in July.Meaning of each word
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Amanda: worthy of being loved
- Juliani: associated with Julius or July
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May she embody nobility and perfect virtue, like the moon above.Meaning of each word
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Adelia: noble, of noble origin
- Paramita: perfection of virtue
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Wulan Selvi
Interpretation
A picture of the moon appearing above the forest.Meaning of each word
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Selvi: forest; or prosperous woman
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A picture of a soft white moon beside a precious diamond.Meaning of each word
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Jennifer: white and gentle
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Wulan Nona
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl beside the moon above.Meaning of each word
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Nona: girl, young woman
Wulan as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a pearl beside the moon in September.Meaning of each word
- Septiana: associated with September
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Mutiara: a pearl formed inside a shell
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Setyaningrum Wulan Melia
Interpretation
A picture of fragrant faithfulness, an ash tree, and the moon.Meaning of each word
- Setyaningrum: fragrant faithfulness
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Melia: ash tree
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A picture of a pearl existing beside the moon above.Meaning of each word
- Mutiara: a pearl formed inside a shell
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Asti: exists; is present
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A picture of a painted moon conveying a peaceful atmosphere.Meaning of each word
- Citra: image, painting
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Arina: peace, tranquility
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A picture of a honeybee beneath the September moon.Meaning of each word
- Septi: associated with September
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Melisa: honey-producing bee
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A picture of a black nightshade plant beneath the May moon.Meaning of each word
- Ranti: black nightshade plant
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Meilina: the month of May; beautiful
Wulan as a last name
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Noviana Wulan
Interpretation
A picture of the moon appearing in the November sky.Meaning of each word
- Noviana: associated with November
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
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Silvi Wulan
Interpretation
A picture of a forest beside the moon in the sky.Meaning of each word
- Silvi: of the forest
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
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Erika Wulan
Interpretation
A picture of an everlasting ruler beside the moon above.Meaning of each word
- Erika: everlasting ruler
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
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Liana Wulan
Interpretation
A picture of a woody climbing plant beneath the moon.Meaning of each word
- Liana: woody climbing vine
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
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Interpretation
A picture of a noble violet beside the moon above.Meaning of each word
- Yolanda: violet flower
- Agusti: great, venerable
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
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Paramita Wulan
Interpretation
May she embody perfect virtue, with the image of the moon.Meaning of each word
- Paramita: perfection of virtue
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
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How to pronounce Wulan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wulan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦸꦭꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮥᮜᮔ᮪ |
Is Wulan a girl’s name?
Yes, Wulan is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Wulan ranks #118 among girl names in our data sample (65 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Wulan
Names with related meanings
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Purnama♂♀The moon in its full phase
- Candra♂♀The moon, a luminous celestial body
- Purnamasari♀The essence of the full moon’s beauty
- Tjandra♂♀The moon, a luminous celestial body
- Wulansari♀Essence of the moon's beauty
- Komariah♀Associated with the moon
- Bulan♂♀The moon in the sky
- Badar♂♀The moon at its full phase
- Badriyah♀Like the full moon
- Qomariyah♀Relating to the moon
- Ainur♂♀Moonlight
Famous people named Wulan
- Wulan Guritno · b. 1981
- Wulan Ayuningrum · b. 1985
- R.A. Wulan Hapsari Sutantiningsih · b. 1986
- Wulan Angraeni · b. 1993
- Wulan Cahya Utami Sukoputri · b. 1999
- Wulan Denura · b. 1988
- Wulan Kusuma Wardhani
- Wulan Novia Sari · b. 1996
- Wulan Permatasari · b. 1999
- Wulan Purnama Sari · b. 1980
- Wulan Purnamasari · b. 1996
- Wulan Pusparini
FAQ about the name Wulan
What is the meaning of Wulan?
Wulan means the moon in the sky. From Javanese wulan, ‘moon’, also attested in Old Javanese. The word can additionally denote a calendar month.
Is Wulan a girl’s name?
Yes, Wulan is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Wulan?
Wulan is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Wulan have?
Wulan has 2 syllables (Wu-lan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Wulan?
Wulan ranks #118 among girl names in our data sample (65 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Wulan?
Some ideas: Wulan Jasmine; Septiana Wulan Mutiara; Noviana Wulan.
Famous people named Wulan?
Notable people named Wulan include Wulan Guritno, Wulan Ayuningrum, R.A. Wulan Hapsari Sutantiningsih.
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