Girl name
Yayu name meaning
“respectful address for a woman”
Yayu is a feminine name commonly linked to a respectful form of address for a woman in Javanese, including Cirebon Javanese usage. Yayu itself serves as that form of address. The historical connection between this usage and its use as a personal name remains uncertain.
What does Yayu mean?
Respectful address for a woman
In Indonesian: sapaan hormat bagi perempuan
Origin and cultural usage of Yayu
Yayu is used as a form of address for women, including in Cirebon Javanese usage. Its historical connection with use as a personal name is uncertain.
Name combinations with Yayu
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yayu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Yayu: respectful address for a woman
- Rana: a lingering gaze; battle in Sanskrit
- Agusti: great, venerable
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Yayu Pujiyati Indriyanti
Meaning of each word
- Yayu: respectful address for a woman
- Pujiyati: praise; reverence
- Indriyanti: sensory faculties
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Yayu Kasih
Meaning of each word
- Yayu: respectful address for a woman
- Kasih: love and caring affection
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Komalawati Yayu Neneng
Meaning of each word
- Komalawati: a gentle woman
- Yayu: respectful address for a woman
- Neneng: an affectionate address for a girl
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Yayu Srikandi
Meaning of each word
- Yayu: respectful address for a woman
- Srikandi: a formidable heroine
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Meaning of each word
- Yayu: respectful address for a woman
- Puput: ended, complete
- Sriana: splendour; prosperity
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How to pronounce Yayu
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jaju/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦪꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮚᮥ |
Is Yayu a girl’s name?
Yes, Yayu is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Yayu ranks #1,949 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yayu
Famous people named Yayu
- Yayu Unru · b. 1962
- Yayu Rahayu · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Yayu
What is the meaning of Yayu?
Yayu means respectful address for a woman. Yayu is used as a form of address for women, including in Cirebon Javanese usage. Its historical connection with use as a personal name is uncertain.
Is Yayu a girl’s name?
Yes, Yayu is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yayu?
Yayu is of Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Yayu have?
Yayu has 2 syllables (Ya-yu) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Yayu?
Yayu ranks #1,949 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Yayu?
Some ideas: Yayu Rana Agusti; Yayu Pujiyati Indriyanti; Yayu Kasih.
Famous people named Yayu?
Notable people named Yayu include Yayu Unru, Yayu Rahayu.
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