Austronesian Origin Names
Browse Austronesian origin names across female and male groups.
Female Names
View full pageTahiry
Tahiry appears to derive from Malagasy linguistic roots, where it carries connotations of purity or cleanliness, reflecting a semantic field tied to ritual and personal sanctity.
Ariani
Ariani derives primarily from Indonesian and Malay linguistic traditions, where it carries connotations of nobility, grace, or something precious and refined.
Malayia
Malayia is widely regarded as a modern creative variant of Malaysia, the Southeast Asian nation, with its name deriving from the historical Malay kingdoms and the Sanskrit term 'm...
Aolanis
Aolanis appears to be a modern invented or creatively derived name with no widely attested etymological roots in major linguistic traditions.
Miana
Miana derives primarily from Malagasy linguistic roots, where it carries the meaning 'respectful' or 'one who is honored,' reflecting virtues of dignity and reverence in social in...
Camaya
Camaya lacks a widely attested etymology in major linguistic records, with interpretations varying by cultural context.
Raden
Raden derives from the Javanese term 'raden,' signifying nobility or high rank within traditional Indonesian aristocracy.
Tyas
Tyas primarily derives from Javanese linguistic roots, where it carries the meaning 'grace' or 'elegance,' reflecting qualities of refinement and poise in traditional Indonesian c...
Manay
The name Manay carries multiple potential etymological layers depending on linguistic context, often linked to diminutive or affectionate forms in various traditions.
Jakarter
The name Jakarter lacks widely attested etymological roots in major naming traditions, suggesting it may be a modern invention or rare variant with limited historical documentatio...
Aiunii
The name Aiunii lacks widely attested etymological records in major linguistic databases, suggesting it may be a modern coinage or rare variant from Polynesian or Pacific Islander...
Akadia
Akadia appears to derive from elements suggesting 'high' or 'noble land,' potentially blending 'aka' roots linked to elevation or purity in certain Pacific or Southeast Asian ling...
Male Names
View full pageAlishan
Alishan derives from the indigenous Tsou language of Taiwan, where it carries the meaning 'above the mountain' or 'mountain above the mountain,' reflecting a layered elevation con...
Baylan
Baylan derives from the Tagalog term 'baylan,' referring to a traditional spiritual leader or shaman in pre-colonial Philippine societies.
Esoni
Esoni is a name primarily associated with Fijian linguistic traditions, where it derives from elements denoting strength or nobility, potentially linked to 'eso' implying firmness...
Fue
The name Fue appears primarily as a short form or variant in certain Pacific linguistic contexts, potentially deriving from elements meaning 'fruit' or 'produce' in Polynesian lan...
Jatari
Jatari appears to derive from elements suggesting 'one who crosses rivers' or 'victor over waters,' combining roots related to passage and triumph in certain indigenous linguistic...
Jawen
Jawen lacks a widely attested etymology in major naming traditions, with possible roots in regional or constructed linguistic forms.
Kabron
The name Kabron lacks widely attested etymological roots in major linguistic traditions, with interpretations remaining speculative and regionally variable.
Kaimen
The name Kaimen lacks a widely attested etymology in major naming traditions, with possible roots in diverse linguistic families suggesting meanings tied to natural elements or pe...
Keing
The name Keing lacks widely attested etymological roots in major linguistic traditions, with possible derivations from Austronesian or Southeast Asian language families where simi...
Lauar
The name Lauar appears to be a rare form with limited etymological attestation, potentially linked to regional linguistic adaptations in South Asian or Pacific Islander naming tra...
Makei
The name Makei appears to derive from Pacific Islander linguistic traditions, particularly those of Melanesia, where it carries connotations of strength, leadership, or natural el...
Makoi
Makoi derives from Austronesian linguistic roots, where it often carries connotations of strength, fish, or a specific type of eel in regional folklore, reflecting the importance...