Name meaning
Budi Name Meaning - Good character (Indonesian)
- Meaning
- Good character, wisdom
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BU-DI
Budi means "Good character, wisdom" (Indonesian). Budi is a boy name from Indonesian meaning "Good character." Means good character or mind in Javanese/Indonesian.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Budi is a boy name from Indonesian meaning "Good character." Means good character or mind in Javanese/Indonesian.
Origin and Historical Usage
Budi appears in Indonesian naming records with the sense "Good character, wisdom." Usage varies by region and parish or civil registry traditions.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- BU-DI
- Syllables
- 2
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Outside Indonesian countries, Budi is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "Good character" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.
Popularity
Budi is not a current top-chart name in most English-speaking registries — a plus for parents avoiding classroom duplicates.
Notable People Named Budi
- BBudi Pekerti
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