Indonesian Dog Names

Introduction

Officially known as the Republic of Indonesia, the country is located between the Indian and Pacific oceans and is the third largest island country in the world. Indonesia includes over 13,000 islands and is home to more than 261 million people, making it the country with the world’s fourth largest population. More than half of Indonesia’s population lives in Java, which is the world’s most populated island. While the country has a large population, it also has large wilderness areas and abundant natural resources.

A name inspired by Indonesia may be just what you are looking for as you seek a name for your new canine companion. The diversity of the country will offer a myriad of naming opportunities for you to consider.

Indonesian Dog Names In Pop Culture

Featured Famous Indonesian Dog

Pippin

Pippin is a dog from Indonesia who became known when he became stranded at the bottom of a concrete drain in Jakarta. A West Highland Terrier, the pup had other issues aside from beings stuck; he had a miserable rash, had lost most of his hair and was being hit by stones that children were throwing at him. According to a resident of the area, the pooch did not bark or try to escape. Unfortunately, Jakarta does not have a pound or place where stray dogs can be taken in. Dogs without homes fend for themselves or pass away.

Fortunately, there is a charitable organization in Indonesia called “Let’s Adopt!”. The organization rescues dogs like Pippin and assists them. According to a volunteer for the organization, Carolina Fajar, the organization will get the pup medical help, typically having the pooch stay in a clinic until they are healthy enough that they can be moved to a foster home.

It was Ms. Fajar that saved Pippin from the drain and gave him his name. She found a short-term placement for Pippin in the northern suburbs of Jakarta and coordinated medical treatment for him. She and Let’s Adopt! worked on finding a forever home for the pup, beginning with social media appeals. It is challenging to rehome dogs in Indonesia, and ones with a health condition can be nearly impossible to place. One way the organization has succeeded in finding homes for dogs like Pippin is to look outside of the country. Let’s Adopt! will do the work that is needed for the dog to be accepted in the United States; get vaccinations for the dog, an all-clear from the vet and find a person willing to travel with the dog.

In Pippin’s case, he found a home in Atlanta, Georgia. He has continued receiving treatment and his skin condition has improved. In addition, his hair has grown back. The new arrival has had multiple new experiences; he has enjoyed his first Thanksgiving in the US, experienced snow for the first time and been photographed for Let’s Adopt! Indonesia’s 2017 calendar. Live has improved dramatically for Pippin as it has for other homeless pups in Indonesia, as they are sent to live with their forever families outside of the country.

Indonesian Dog Name Considerations

If you are struggling to decide on a name for your new pup, you can be tempted to throw your hands in the air and give up. It is definitely not easy to choose a name that not only seems like a fit for your pup, but is something that you like and feel you can live with for years to come. If Indonesia is a place that has meaning for you, the country may be a good place to turn to when looking for ideas. With a name inspired by Indonesia, each time you call for your new friend, you will be reminded of a place that has meaning to you.

You may also want to consider a name inspired by Indonesia if your pup reminds you of a dog from the country or if your pooch shows an affinity for an activity that brings Indonesia to mind.

No matter the reason that you are looking to Indonesia for name possibilities, you will find that the country offers numerous possibilities for you to think about. Take a deep breath and explore the available options, choosing the one that feels right for your furry pal.

Male Indonesian Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Borneo An island that is politically divided between three countries, one of which is Indonesia to the south
1	Tom For Tomohon, a city in the province of North Sulawesi in central Indonesia
0	Sukarno The first president of Indonesia
0	Maluku The Maluku Islands, also known as the Moluccas, an archipelago within the Banda Sea
0	Batu An archipelago that includes 51 islands
0	Banjar A small independent city located in the east of West Java (on the border between West Java and Central Java)
0	Batu A city in Indonesia’s East Java Province
0	Bogor A city in Indonesia’s West Java Province
0	Depok A city on the southern border of Jakarta in the Greater Jakarta metropolitan region
0	Tegal A large city located in the northwest part of Central Java Province
0	Yogy For Yogyakarta, a city on the island of Java
0	Tidore A city, island and archipelago in the Maluku islands in eastern Indonesia
0	Jay For Jayapora, a city that is the provincial capital of Papua, Indonesia
0	Sem For Semarang, a city on the north coast of the island of Java
0	Kasih For Kasih Beach, which means “lovers beach”
0	Tang For Tangerang, a city in the province of Banten
0	Mak For Makassar, the provincial capital of South Sulawesi Indonesia
0	Manado A city that is the capital of the North Sulawesi province
0	Palu A city located at the mouth of the Palu River
0	Palem For Palembang, the second largest city on Sumatra
0	Ibu For Mount Ibu, a stratovolcano at the northwest coast of Halmahera island
0	Savu For the Savu Sea, a small sea in Indonesia
0	Awu For Mount Awu, the largest volcano in the Sangihe chain, located in North Sulawesi
0	Ketoprak A traditional Indonesian food
0	Brantas For the Brantas River, the longest river in East Java, Indonesia
0	Rendang A popular Indonesia dish that is dry beef stew
0	Joko For Joko Anwar, an Indonesian filmmaker
0	Ahmad For Ahmad Dhani, an Indonesian rock musician
0	Emil For Emil Salim, an economist and former Minister of Indonesia
0	Aditya For Aditya Putra Dewa, an Indonesian football player

Female Indonesian Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Sunda For the Sunda Islands of Indonesia
0	Java An island in Indonesia of comparable size to England
0	Jakarta Indonesia’s capital and largest city
0	Sulwesi One of the four Greater Sunda Islands in Indonesia
0	Jam For Jambi, a province of Indonesia that is on the east coast of central Sumatra
0	Bali An island and province of Indonesia
0	Madura For Madura Island, an Indonesian island off Java’s northeastern coast
0	Raja For the Raja Ampat Islands, an archipelago made up of more than 1500 small islands, cays and shoals that surround four main islands
0	Kendiri A city on the island of Java near the Brantas River
0	Sungi For the Sungi River, located in Bali, Indonesia
0	Marta For the Martapura River, located in Borneo; a tributary of the Barito River
0	Jelai For the Jelai-Bila River, located in Kalimantan
0	Lawa For the Lawa River, a branch of the Mahakam River in eastern Borneo
0	Sumatra A large island in western Indonesia
0	Bibinoi For Bibinoi Hill, a group of volcanoes on Bacan island
0	Binaiya For Mount Binaiya, the highest point of Seram, an Indonesian island
0	Hiri A small forested island north of the island Ternate in Indonesia’s Maluku Islands
0	Lewotobi A twin volcano in the southeastern part of the island of Flores in Indonesia
0	Inieri A strovolcano in the south central part of the island of Flores
0	Muna An island in the Southwest Sulawesi province of Indonesia
0	Kerinci The highest peak in Sumatra Island
0	Nasi For Nasi Goreng, or fried rice
0	Agnes For Agnes Monica, an Indonesian singer and actress
0	Betawi For Soto Betawi, a soup made of beef or beef offal with cow milk
0	Shireen For Indonesian actress Shireen Sungkar
0	Vindy For Indonesian celebrity chef Vindy Lee
0	Nia For Nia Dinata, an Indonesia film director
0	Satay Meat skewers cooked over coals
0	Siomay Traditional steamed fish dumplings
0	Gulai Common name for curry dishes in Indonesia