Bagus
/B-AA-G-UH-S/
Good, handsome (Javanese) — Bagus (Javanese/Indonesian) is the foundational Javanese masculine honorific meaning 'good, handsome, of good character.' Used as title-prefix (Raden Bagus = 'noble good one') and as standalone name. Among Indonesia's most-given masculine names, particularly in Central and East Java.
See Bagus scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Bagus is a boy's name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Good, handsome (Javanese) — Bagus (Javanese/Indonesian) is the foundational Javanese masculine honorific meaning 'good, handsome, of good character.' Used as title-prefix (Raden Bagus = 'noble good one') and as standalone name. Among Indonesia's most-given masculine names, particularly in Central and East Java." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Bagus is also used in Hindu, Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Indonesian, Javanese, SoutheastAsian, Singaporean families, Bagus carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Bagus
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Bagus resonates in either tradition.
How Bagus sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Bagus breaks down into 5 phonemes: /B-AA-G-UH-S/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
The six signals, applied to Bagus
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Names similar to Bagus
If Bagus resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Muslim boy names, common in Indonesian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Muslim boy names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Muslim boy names that open with the same syllables as Bagus
Common questions about Bagus
What does the name Bagus mean?
Bagus means "Good, handsome (Javanese) — Bagus (Javanese/Indonesian) is the foundational Javanese masculine honorific meaning 'good, handsome, of good character.' Used as title-prefix (Raden Bagus = 'noble good one') and as standalone name. Among Indonesia's most-given masculine names, particularly in Central and East Java.." It is a boy name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Bagus a boy or girl name?
Bagus is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Bagus?
Bagus is of Indonesian origin, used in Muslim, Hindu, Christian traditions, commonly among Indonesian, Javanese, SoutheastAsian families.
What is the numerology of Bagus?
Bagus has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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