Wulan

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Meaning

Moon

Linguistic Origin

Javanese

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic وولان

Urdu وولان

Persian وولان

Bengali উলান

Pashto وولان

Alternate Spellings

Woolan

Capturing elegance and depth, Wulan stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Moon', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Indonesian regions, Wulan has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

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Etymology

From the Javanese wulan, 'moon.'

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.