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Bagus

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Meaning

Handsome, good

Linguistic Origin

Javanese

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic باجوس
Urdu بیگس
Persian باگوس
Bengali বাগুস
Pashto باګوس

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Bagus is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Handsome, good', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Indonesian culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Bagus is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

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Etymology

From the Javanese bagus, 'handsome, fine' - traditionally an honorific for young Javanese noblemen.

Notable Historical Usage

Java received Islam through its north-coast ports from the fourteenth century, and the tradition credits its spread to the Wali Songo, the nine saints. Javanese naming kept its own vocabulary and its own sense of the auspicious while taking in Arabic names, so both run side by side.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Indonesian Muslim communities.