4 Ways to Name a Child According to Javanese Primbon, Bring Goodness to the Child

Kapanlagi.com - Every parent wants to give the best name to their child. As known, a name is like a prayer that parents offer for their child throughout their life. In Javanese culture and tradition, there is a special procedure for naming a child. Until now, many parents apply the procedure of naming a child according to Javanese primbon.

As known, a name is often considered as a prayer. Therefore, the name given by parents to their child should not be arbitrary or merely beautiful, good, unique, or pleasant to hear. Moreover, according to Javanese primbon, a good name for a child is believed to bring good fortune to the child throughout their life.

Based on Javanese traditional culture, here are several ways to give a name according to the teachings of Javanese primbon.

1. Giving Names According to Birth Order

Giving Names According to Birth Order (credit: unsplash)

Among the Javanese community, it is very common for parents to give names to their children based on their birth order. Names based on birth order can be combined with other names that have positive meanings.

This is done to provide identity and honor the position of each child in the family. In addition, these names are also expected to bring luck and goodness to the child in their life.

For example:

The first child is named Eka or Ika, the second child is named Dwi, the third child is named Tri, the fourth child is named Catur, the fifth child is named Panca, and so on.

2. Giving Names According to Birth Time

Giving a Name According to the Time of Birth (credit: unsplash)

In addition to birth order, in Javanese tradition, parents also often give names to their children according to the time of their birth. This is done with the hope that a name that corresponds to the birth time can bring luck and goodness in the child's life.

For example:

A child born during the day is named Rino or Rina. Then, a child born during the night is named Ratri, a child born in June is named Juni, and so on.

3. Giving a Name According to Desired Good Qualities

Giving a Name According to Desired Good Qualities (credit: unsplash)

As mentioned earlier, a name holds meaning like a prayer for a child. Therefore, in order to ensure that children grow up to be good individuals, parents can give them names that align with the desired good qualities.

For example:

Parents name their child Kartika, which means star, with the intention of raising a child who becomes a guiding light for others. Parents name their child Wibisana, which in Javanese can be interpreted as wise, with the hope that the child grows up to be a wise individual.

4. Giving a Name Similar to Admired Figures

Naming Similar to Admired Figures (credit: unsplash)

In addition, parents can also give names that are similar or even identical to figures they admire. This is another method used in Javanese astrology to give a good name to a child. By giving a name that is similar or the same, parents hope that the child can emulate and embody the good qualities possessed by that figure.

For example:

Parents can name their child Setya, which is known in traditional Javanese stories as a loyal character. Or, they can name their child Muhammad with the intention of the child emulating the qualities of Prophet Muhammad.

Those are some brief explanations about the method of giving names according to Javanese astrology. Hopefully, this is useful in expanding knowledge about culture and traditions, and can answer any curiosity you may have.

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