batu

Batu is a term with multiple uses in Southeast Asia and in personal names. In Malay and Indonesian, batu simply means stone or rock. The word appears in place names and as a given name, and it is used in various languages with different meanings.

Batu, East Java, commonly known as Batu City, is a city in East Java, Indonesia. It lies within the Malang administrative region and is surrounded by Malang Regency. Located at a higher elevation, the city has a cool climate and is a popular tourist destination. It is known for attractions such as Jatim Park, Batu Secret Zoo, and Batu Night Spectacular, as well as local crafts and horticultural products.

Batu Caves, in Gombak District, Selangor, Malaysia, are a limestone hill containing a Hindu temple complex and several cave chambers. The site is a major pilgrimage destination during the Thaipusam festival and is also a widely visited tourist attraction, featuring a tall statue of Lord Murugan and extensive stairways.

As a given name, Batu is used in Turkish and some Turkic languages for males. Notable people with the name include Batu Khan (c. 1207–1255), a Mongol ruler who founded the Golden Horde.