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Javanese names (Javanese:ꦗꦼꦤꦼꦁ​ꦗꦮ,jeneng Jawa;ꦗꦼꦤꦼꦁ​ꦗꦮꦶ,jeneng Jawi) refers to thepersonal names used by individuals (primarilyJavanese) originally from theIndonesian island ofJava, and parts of the world (by thediaspora). Javanese names reflect the rich cultural, linguistic, and historical heritage of the Javanese people, the largest ethnic group inSoutheast Asia, who traced their ultimate ancestral origin to the island of Java. These names are deeply rooted in a combination of indigenous Javanese cultural traditions, but to some extent, also draw from foreign religious influences or elements. The structure, meaning, and use of Javanese names have evolved over centuries, yet many traditional patterns still endure.

Traditionally, the Javanese people did not usesurnames orfamily names. Instead, individuals were often known by a singlegiven name, though multiple names (without a fixed surname) were not uncommon. In modern times, due to administrative and bureaucratic needs, many Javanese adopt two or more names, and some have adopted the use of surnames for specific lineage recognition.

Many traditional names consist of just one name, such asSukarno (Indonesia's first president),Suharto (Indonesia's second president), orKartini (Indonesia's female national hero). These are complete identifiers within Javanese society.

More complex naming structures may include two or more elements, such as Raden Mas Said or Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX. These elements may indicate nobility, titles, or personal attributes.

The Javanese aristocracy (especially within the courts of Yogyakarta and Surakarta) uses elaborate names that may include:

• Titles: such as Raden, Mas, Gusti, Kanjeng
• Honorifics and given names: such as Raden Ajeng Kartini or Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono

These names may denote status, honor, and lineage, and are often bestowed in ceremonies.

Names among the commoners group are usually shorter and simpler, often drawn from Javanese vocabulary describing virtues, animals, nature, or aspirations.

The Javanese have unique systems for naming based on birth order or day of birth:

• Birth order: Names like Eko (first), Dwi (second), Tri (third), Catur (fourth)
  • Notes: This type of personal nomenclature system still retained in Balinese names
• Wetonan (Javanese calendar): Names may be given based on a person's weton or spiritual birthday using a combination of the five-day Pasaran cycle and the seven-day week.

Javanese names traditionally derived fromOld Javanese, a native naming system that are still preserved within the community. However, personal names derived from another languages might also apparent, mainly due to religious adherence. TheSanskrit-based names usually rooted or drawn from theJavanese Hinduism religiousity, thePersian and Semitic (Arabic/Aramaic)-based names are commonly used by the Javanese Muslims, meanwhile European (mainlyDutch andSpanish/Portuguese)-based names are used by the Javanese Christians.

Some native Javanese names might include:

• Male names: Agus, Agung (lit. 'great'), Ageng (lit. 'great'), Anang, Awang, Bagas, Bagus (lit. 'good'), Bambang, Buyung, Dadang, Danang, Demang, Gading (lit. 'ivory'), Ganang, Gesang, Gilang, Gumelar, Gumilang, Gumintang, Guntur, Guruh, Jago (lit. 'champion'), Jajang, Kaisang, Kaesang, Kakang, Lanang (lit. 'male'), Legimin (lit. 'the sweet one'), Lantang (lit. 'resolute'), Lintang (lit. 'star'), Nanang, Paijo, Pamungkas (lit. 'final'), Pangarep (lit. 'hope'), Parman, Parmin, Pawang, Ragil (lit. 'the last'), Sugimin (lit. 'the rich one'), Sukir (lit. 'the carver'), Sunan, Tatang, Tenang, Untung (lit. 'fortunate'), Tugimin, Tumadang, Ujang, Yanto
• Female names: Ajeng, Anggrek (lit. 'orchid'), Anggun (lit. 'grace'), Ayu (lit. 'beautiful'), Bunga (lit. 'bloom'), Dayang, Hanum, Intan (lit. 'diamond'), Kembang (lit. 'flower'), Lestari, Lintang, Ningsih, Ning, Nusa (lit. 'island'), Rahajeng, Rahayu, Sartika, Tinem, Tukiyem, Wulan (lit. 'moon'), Yanti, Wuri (lit. 'the last')

• Male names: Abdi, Abdul, Abdoel,Adam, Ahmad, Ardi, Ardie, Arif, Arief, Arifin, Ariefin, Baim, Bakri, Bakrie, David, Daud, Faris, Farisi (lit. 'Persian'), Fikri (lit. 'thought'), Haris, Hasim, Iskandar, Jamil, Jamiel, Jauhar, Jihad, Kadir, Kandar, Lutfi, Mail, Musa, Muhammad, Muhamad, Mohammad, Mohamad, Mochamad, Naufal, Nur, Rachmat, Rahmat, Reza, Riski, Risky, Rizal, Rizqi, Rizky, Rochim, Rohim, Rochmat, Rohmat, Roziqin, Slamet,Sarah, Soleh, Somad, Sultan, Sjarief, Sjarif, Syarif, Syarifudin, Tahir, Tohir, Taufik, Taufiek, Topik, Udin, Usman, Wahyu, Yusuf, Yosep
• Female names: Abel, Almas, Jamilah, Jamielah, Jihan, Lela, Lutfiah, Siti, Syarifah, Maryam, Noer, Nur, Nurul, Wahyuni

• Male names: Adi, Adhi, Aji, Angga, Arga, Arya, Atma, Atmaja, Atmojo, Bagyo, Bakti, Bayu (lit. 'wind'), Bejo, Budi, Cahyo, Candra, Cakra, Cokro,Darma, Darmo, Dewa (lit. 'god'), Dewo (lit. 'god'), Eka, Eko, Guna, Guno, Handoko, Handoyo, Jaka, Jiwo, Joko, Jaya, Joyo, Karno, Kasturi, Putra, Putro, Sentosa, Santoso, Surya, Suryo, Susilo, Teja, Tejo, Tri, Purnomo, Kurnia, Kusuma, Kusumo, Raja (lit. 'king'), Utomo, Wan, Wawan, Widodo, Wiro, Yudho, Yono
• Female names: Agya, Aryani, Citra, Dara, Dewi (lit. 'goddess'), Dwi, Dyah, Eka, Gempita, Handayani, Indah, Ismaya, Juwita, Jelita, Kartika, Kesuma, Kirana, Kurnia, Kusuma, Mega, Melati (lit. 'jasmine'), Mutiara, Nirmala, Pitaloka, Putri, Puspa, Puspita, Ratna, Retno, Rani (lit. 'queen'), Raya, Dari, Sari, Sri, Sukma, Tri, Wati, Widya

• Male names: Arie, Frengki, Hendrik, Herman (lit. 'German'), Johan, Jos, Julius, Kenzo, Lukas, Marsel, Marselino, Martin, Melik, Nikolas, Niko, Petrus, Ruben, Tomas, Yohan, Yos, Yulianto, Yulius
• Female names: Agatha, Cantik (lit. 'cute; adorable'),Eva, Irene, Julia, Kezia, Laura, Lia, Linda, Natasya, Renata, Saskia (lit. 'Saxon'), Tiara, Tintje, Vera, Vita, Yasmin, Yulia, Yuni

• Male names: Aldo, Fernando, Mario, Nando
• Female names: Fernanda, Gisela, Gladis, Maria, Marta, Lolita, Nanda, Tania

While traditional naming is still used and respected, modern Javanese parents tend to choose names that blend Javanese, Arabic, or Western influences. Urbanization and national integration have encouraged the use of two or three names and sometimes the adoption of family surnames, particularly for bureaucratic purposes.

Names in Javanese tradition are believed to carryspiritual and moral weight. A name is not merely an identifier but a hope, prayer, or expression of the parents' aspirations. It may reflect values such as bravery (Wani), wisdom (Wijaya), or peace (Santosa).

Suriname Javanese people usually used Western (mostly Dutch) given names, and Javanese surnames, many of which are archaic in Java itself. The examples of Suriname Javanese surnames are Atmodikoro, Bandjar, Dasai, Hardjoprajitno, Irodikromo, Kromowidjojo, Moestadja, Pawironadi, Redjosentono, Somohardjo, etc.

Other Javanese communities who have surnames are the Jatons (Jawa Tondano/Tondano Javanese), descendants of Prince Diponegoro's followers exiled to North Sulawesi. Some of their surnames are Arbi, Baderan, Djoyosuroto, Guret, Kiaidemak, Modjo, Ngurawan, Pulukadang, Suratinoyo, Wonopati, Zees, etc.

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