Putu
/P-UH-T-UH/
Grandchild / first-born alternative (Balinese Hindu) — Putu (Balinese, from putu 'grandchild') is used as an alternative form of Wayan for first-born Balinese Hindu children. The two are interchangeable in many Balinese families. Also used in some Javanese contexts.
See Putu scored for your familyQuick — what every parent wants to know about Putu:
Yes — Putu is a Hindu unisex name of Indonesian origin, meaning “Grandchild / first-born alternative (Balinese Hindu) — Putu (Balinese, from putu 'grandchild') is used as an alternative form of Wayan for first-born Balinese Hindu children. The two are interchangeable in many Balinese families. Also used in some Javanese contexts.”. It also appears in Buddhist tradition.
How well does Putu fit your family?
This page tells you what Putu means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Putu is a unisex's name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Grandchild / first-born alternative (Balinese Hindu) — Putu (Balinese, from putu 'grandchild') is used as an alternative form of Wayan for first-born Balinese Hindu children. The two are interchangeable in many Balinese families. Also used in some Javanese contexts." and belongs to the Unique cluster — rare names — carefully chosen and rarely heard.
Beyond its Hindu heritage, Putu is also used in Buddhist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Indonesian, Balinese, SoutheastAsian families, Putu carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Putu'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. Putu opens with “Pu.” 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 Putu aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Putu's birth-star reading →What does Putu'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 Putu resonates in either tradition.
Putu's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Putu's full reading →
Does Putu go with your family's names?
Putu breaks into 4 sounds: /P-UH-T-UH/. 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 Putu 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 Putu beside your family's names →
Names similar to Putu
If Putu 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
Other Hindu unisex names, common in Indonesian families
Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Putu
What does the name Putu mean?
Putu means "Grandchild / first-born alternative (Balinese Hindu) — Putu (Balinese, from putu 'grandchild') is used as an alternative form of Wayan for first-born Balinese Hindu children. The two are interchangeable in many Balinese families. Also used in some Javanese contexts.." It is a unisex name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Putu a boy or girl name?
Putu is a unisex name, used for any gender.
What is the origin of the name Putu?
Putu is of Indonesian origin, used in Hindu, Buddhist traditions, commonly among Indonesian, Balinese, SoutheastAsian families.
Is Putu a Hindu name?
Yes. Putu is a unisex name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Indonesian origin. It also appears in Buddhist tradition.
What does Putu mean in Indonesian?
Putu originates from Indonesian, where it means "Grandchild / first-born alternative (Balinese Hindu) — Putu (Balinese, from putu 'grandchild') is used as an alternative form of Wayan for first-born Balinese Hindu children. The two are interchangeable in many Balinese families. Also used in some Javanese contexts.."
What is the numerology of Putu?
Putu has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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