Guruh

Guruh is a term used in Indonesian languages, notably Indonesian and Javanese, where it denotes the sound of thunder. The word is an onomatopoeic root associated with powerful natural forces and is found in poetry and everyday language as a metaphor for intensity or upheaval. In addition to its descriptive use, guruh is also encountered as a personal name in Indonesia and among diaspora communities, where it is typically masculine.

As a given name, Guruh is chosen for its strong, elemental connotations and is part of broader Indonesian naming practices that often draw from nature, animals, or weather phenomena. The name can appear alone or in longer forms, and bearers may work in fields such as the arts, sports, or public life. Because names can be common or vary by region, the attribution of a person to the name Guruh requires contextual identification.

Other uses of guruh include its appearance in literature, music, and media as a symbolic term. It can also appear in place-naming or descriptive phrases. The simplicity of the word and its pronunciation in Malay, Indonesian, and related languages has contributed to its broad, though non-exclusive, use. When encountering the term, clarifying details such as language, region, or associated individuals helps distinguish between its linguistic sense and its use as a proper name.