Nyoman
/N-Y-OW-M-AA-N/
Third-born (Balinese Hindu) — Nyoman (Balinese, from anom 'younger') is given to the third-born child. The same Nyoman applies regardless of gender. Komang is sometimes used as alternative or substitute.
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Yes — Nyoman is a Hindu unisex name of Indonesian origin, meaning “Third-born (Balinese Hindu) — Nyoman (Balinese, from anom 'younger') is given to the third-born child. The same Nyoman applies regardless of gender. Komang is sometimes used as alternative or substitute.”. It also appears in Buddhist tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Nyoman is a unisex's name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Third-born (Balinese Hindu) — Nyoman (Balinese, from anom 'younger') is given to the third-born child. The same Nyoman applies regardless of gender. Komang is sometimes used as alternative or substitute." and belongs to the Unique cluster — rare names — carefully chosen and rarely heard.
Beyond its Hindu heritage, Nyoman is also used in Buddhist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Indonesian, Balinese, SoutheastAsian families, Nyoman carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Nyoman's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Nyoman opens with “Ny.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Nyoman aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Nyoman's birth-star reading →What does Nyoman's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Nyoman resonates in either tradition.
Nyoman's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Nyoman's full reading →
Does Nyoman go with your family's names?
Nyoman breaks into 6 sounds: /N-Y-OW-M-AA-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Nyoman sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Nyoman beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Nyoman — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Nyoman
If Nyoman resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
Other Hindu unisex names from the Unique cluster
Names that sound similar
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Common questions about Nyoman
What does the name Nyoman mean?
Nyoman means "Third-born (Balinese Hindu) — Nyoman (Balinese, from anom 'younger') is given to the third-born child. The same Nyoman applies regardless of gender. Komang is sometimes used as alternative or substitute.." It is a unisex name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Nyoman a boy or girl name?
Nyoman is a unisex name, used for any gender.
What is the origin of the name Nyoman?
Nyoman is of Indonesian origin, used in Hindu, Buddhist traditions, commonly among Indonesian, Balinese, SoutheastAsian families.
Is Nyoman a Hindu name?
Yes. Nyoman is a unisex name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Indonesian origin. It also appears in Buddhist tradition.
What does Nyoman mean in Indonesian?
Nyoman originates from Indonesian, where it means "Third-born (Balinese Hindu) — Nyoman (Balinese, from anom 'younger') is given to the third-born child. The same Nyoman applies regardless of gender. Komang is sometimes used as alternative or substitute.."
What are common nicknames for Nyoman?
Common short forms of Nyoman include Oman.
What is the numerology of Nyoman?
Nyoman has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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