Understanding Balinese Names: Wayan, Made, Nyoman, Ketut, and Aristocratic Titles
Arriving in Bali, you will quickly notice that your driver, hotel host, warung chef, and surf guide all seem to share the same four names: Wayan, Made, Nyoman, or Ketut. Discover the fascinating logic behind Bali’s birth-order naming tradition and aristocratic caste titles.
Senior Cultural Editor