Name Detail
Wayan
ᬯᬬᬦ᭄
greatest
Male
Balinese / Javanese / Indonesian / Bugis
1 syllables
1 popularity
0 favorites
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Name
Wayan
Origin
Balinese / Javanese / Indonesian / Bugis
Gender
Male
Meaning
greatest
Detailed Meaning
Wayan is the traditional Balinese name given to the firstborn child, carrying with it the significance of being first — the greatest in birth order and the one who leads the way for those who follow. In Balinese Hindu culture, birth order names are sacred and carry deep communal meaning, connecting a child to family, tradition, and the spiritual order of life. The name speaks to responsibility, honor, and the quiet pride of being the one who comes first.
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Translations
balinese
ᬯᬬᬦ᭄
Syllable Breakdown
1. wayan (prefix)
This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.
Wayan Name Meaning and Style
Wayan is a male name of Balinese / Javanese / Indonesian / Bugis origin, meaning greatest.
It appears in the Artistic, celestial, Guardian name collections and has 1 syllable. Browse the related Balinese / Javanese / Indonesian / Bugis names below for alternatives with a similar background.
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