Skip to main content

Bintang

Compare
Unisex

Meaning

Star

Linguistic Origin

Indonesian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic بينتانج
Urdu بنتانگ
Persian بینتانگ
Bengali বিনতাং
Pashto بنتنګ

Alternate Spellings

With its Indonesian roots, Bintang is a unique unisex choice carrying profound meaning. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Star', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Indonesian bintang, 'star.'

Islamic Significance

The kunya is the teknonym of Arabic naming, formed with abu, father of, or umm, mother of, and a child's name. It was often the most common way of addressing someone: the Prophet was Abu al-Qasim, and Aisha was called Umm Abdullah after her nephew.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Indonesian Muslim communities.