List of Javanese people

Last updated July 20, 2025

Academics

Ki Hajar Dewantara, pioneer of education in Indonesia.^[1]
Winai Dahlan, director of Halal Science Center, Chulalongkorn University
Poerbatjaraka, specialist in Javanese literature
Selo Soemardjan, sociologist
Siti Fadilah, Indonesian cardiology research specialist and former Minister of Health of Indonesia
Soedarsono Hadisapoetro, agriculture scientist

Activists

Jack van Tongeren, A white supremacist and racist, former leader of Australian neo-Nazi group "Australian Nationalist Movement" (Javanese father and Australian mother)
Kartini, Indonesian national hero, pioneer of Javanese women rights
Munir Said Thalib, human rights activist (also of Arab descent)

Art

Affandi, expressionistic painter
Basuki Abdullah, Indonesian realist and naturalist painter
Djoko Pekik, painter and sculptor
Guruh Sukarnoputra, choreographer
Iwan Tirta, Indonesian batik designer
Soeki Irodikromo, Surinamese painter
Reinier Asmoredjo, Surinamese painter
Marina Joesoef, Indonesian painter and photographer (Javanese father)
Raden Saleh, aristocratic painter in the 19th century

Authors

Ayu Utami, author, known for the novel Saman
George Junus Aditjondro, Indonesian sociologist
Koentjaraningrat, Indonesian anthropologist
Mpu Prapanca, Buddhist monk and poet, author of the Nagarakretagama
Pramoedya Ananta Toer, author, known for the novel Bumi Manusia
Sapardi Djoko Damono, poet
Subagio Sastrowardoyo, poet, essayist and literary critic
Willibrordus S. Rendra, dramatist and poet
Ronggowarsito, poet from the court of Kraton Surakarta

Business

Dahlan Iskan, owner of Jawa Pos Group and President Director of PLN Indonesia^[2]
Setiawan Djody, owner of Setdco group
Tommy Suharto, founder of Humpuss group

Cinema

Garin Nugroho, film director
Febian Nurrahman Saktinegara, film director
Rudy Soedjarwo, film director

Classical figures

Gajah Mada, Majapahitan prime minister who became famous with his palapa oath
Airlangga, founder of the Kahuripan kingdom
Hayam Wuruk, king from Rajasa dynasty and the fourth monarch of Majapahit during the empire's golden age
Joko Tingkir, founder and first king of the Sultanate of Pajang
Jayabaya, king and prophet in ancient Kediri kingdom
Ken Arok, founder of Rajasa dynasty whose descendants became the ruling house of Singhasari Kingdom and Majapahit empire
Ken Dedes, wife of Ken Arok
Raden Wijaya, king from Rajasa dynasty and the first monarch of Majapahit
Rakai Pikatan, king of Sanjaya dynasty in the 9th century AD, builder of Prambanan Hindu temple in Central Java
Samaratungga, king of Sailendra dynasty, builder of the Borobudur Buddhist temple in Central Java

Comedians

Economics

Airlangga Hartanto, 28th Ministry Industry of Indonesia
Bambang Soesatyo, 17th Speaker of People's Representative Council
Boediono, former governor Bank of Indonesia and 11th Vice President of Indonesia
Joko Widodo, 7th President of Indonesia
Radius Prawiro, former governor Bank of Indonesia
Subroto, economist and part of the Berkeley Mafia
Setya Novanto, 16th Speaker of People's Representative Council
Susi Pudjiastuti, 1st CEO Susi Air
Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Indonesian minister and Managing Director of the World Bank Group
Widjojo Nitisastro, Indonesian minister

Entertainment

Adipati Dolken, Indonesian actor and model (also of German descent)
Adinia Wirasti, Indonesian actress and model^[3]
Adjie Massaid, Indonesian actor, model, and politician
Amara, prominent Indonesian singer, model, actress and practitioner of Muay Thai
Anjasmara, Indonesian actor and yogist
Ario Bayu, Indonesian actor and model
Aziz Sattar, Singaporean and Malaysian actor, comedian, singer, and director
Basuki, Indonesian comedian
Benyamin Sueb, Indonesian comedian, actor, and singer (Javanese father)
Christian Sugiono, Indonesian actor and model (also of Chinese, German descent)
Dian Sastrowardoyo, Indonesian model and actress
Didi Petet, Indonesian actor
Devi Dja, Indonesian-born American actress, dancer, and singer
Dwi Sasono, Indonesian actor
Kasma Booty, Malaysian actress and film star
Luna Maya Sugeng, model, actress, singer and presenter (also of Austrian descent)
Mariana Renata (half-Indonesian), model
Maria Selena, Indonesian actress
Mark-Paul Gosselaar, actor (Javanese mother)
Maudy Ayunda, Indonesian actress, model, activist, singer, and writer
Nadine Alexandra (half-Indonesian), actress
Nadine Chandrawinata (half-Indonesian), actress and model
Nicholas Saputra, Indonesian actor (half Javanese-half German)
Pandji Pragiwaksono, Indonesian stand-up comedian
Pradikta Wicaksono, Indonesian singer and actor
Pierre Coffin, French director and animator (Javanese mother)
RIo Dewanto, Indonesian actor and model
Roy Marten (half-Indonesian), Indonesian actor, model and producer
Sheila Majid, Malaysian singer
Tio Pakusadewo, prominent Indonesian actor
Tora Sudiro, Indonesian actor
Tukul Arwana, Indonesian comedian and late night talk show host
Widyawati, Indonesian actress
Yoshi Sudarso, Indonesian actor
Yuki Kato, Indonesian actress, model, and television presenter (half Javanese-half Japanese)

Journalism

Aiman Witjaksono, Indonesian journalist, news anchor, and interviewer
Bambang Harymurti, editor-in-chief of Tempo
Goenawan Mohamad, founder of Tempo

Military

Ahmad Yani, Indonesian Revolutionary Hero
Bambang Darmono, Indonesian major general
Bambang Soegeng, Indonesian independence hero
Bambang Hendarso Danuri, chief of the Indonesian National Police
Djatikoesoemo, Indonesian independence hero
Djoko Suyanto, former commander of the Indonesian army
Endriartono Sutarto, former commander of the Indonesian army
Gatot Soebroto, Indonesian independence hero
Katamso, Indonesian revolutionary hero
Kyai Ronggo Ngabehi Soero Pernollo, Chinese-Javanese police chief, bureaucrat and founder of the Muslim branch of the Han family of Lasem
Leonardus Benjamin Moerdani, former commander of Indonesian army
M. T. Haryono, Indonesian revolutionary hero
Omar Dhani, former Indonesian chief of the Air Staff
Sarwo Edhie Wibowo, Indonesian general
S. Parman, Indonesian revolutionary hero
Soeprapto, Indonesian revolutionary hero
Sudirman, Indonesian general during war of independence
Suharto, Indonesian Army, President of Indonesia
Supriyadi, appointed in absentia as Indonesia's first Minister of Defense, but never came forward
Sutanto, former chief of Indonesian Police and the third head of Indonesian intelligence
Sutomo, Indonesian military leader during the Indonesian National Revolution against the Netherlands
Sutoyo Siswomiharjo, Indonesian revolutionary hero
Untung Syamsuri, leader of the 30 September Movement
Widodo Adi Sutjipto, former commander of Indonesian army
Wiranto, former commander of the Indonesian military

Music

Ahmad Dhani, Indonesian rock singer and songwriter (also of Ashkenazi Jewish descent)
Anang Hermansyah, singer
Anggun Cipta Sasmi, Indonesian and French singer
Ardhito Pramono, singer
Ari Lasso, singer, musical artist
Azmyl Yunor, Malaysian singer-songwriter
Didi Kempot, singer-songwriter
Ebiet G. Ade, singer and songwriter
Eddie Van Halen and Alex Van Halen, American rock band Van Halen, Javanese mother
Gesang Martohartono, composer of the song "Bengawan Solo"
Gombloh, singer and inger-songwriter
Ian Antono, guitarist and songwriter
Inul Daratista, dangdut singer
Isyana Sarasvati, singer-songwriter
Iwan Fals, folk singer-songwriter
Krisdayanti, popular singer
Maissy (Pramaisshela Arinda Daryono Putri), child singer
Mawi, Malaysian singer
Michelle Branch, American singer (one Javanese grandparent)
Nafa Urbach, actress and singer
Ning Baizura, Malaysian pop singer
K.P.H Notoprojo, composer
Rini Wulandari, singer
Siti Nurhaliza, Malaysian singer and actress (Javanese-Malays).
Slamet Abdul Sjukur, composer
Soimah, singer, comedian, pesindhen, and entertainer
Tiara Andini, singer
Titiek Puspa, musician
Raden Ajeng Srimulat, Keroncong singer and comedian popular in the 1940s-1960s
Sudirman Arshad, a popular Malaysian singer in the 1980s
Urip Achmad Ariyanto, singer
Via Vallen, dangdut koplo singer
Vidi Aldiano, singer
W.R Supratman, composer of "Indonesia Raya", the national anthem of Indonesia
Yuni Shara, pop singer

Politics

Head of States/Governments

Abdurrahman Wahid, Muslim intellectual and 4th President of Indonesia (also of Chinese and Arab descent)
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Chairman of UMNO, MP for Bagan Datuk
B. J. Habibie, scientist and former Indonesian president (also of Bugis descent)
Boediono, former Vice President of Indonesia
Joko Widodo, 7th President of Indonesia, former Governor of Jakarta and Mayor of Surakarta
Megawati Soekarnoputri, 5th President of Indonesian, daughter of Sukarno, chairwoman of PDI-P
Muhyiddin Yassin, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Chairman of BERSATU
Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, former Indonesian vice-president, former Sultan of Yogyakarta, former governor of Special Region of Yogyakarta
Sudharmono, former Indonesian vice-president
Suharto, 2nd President of Indonesia
Sukarno, one of Indonesia's founding fathers and former president
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, 6th President of Indonesia
Try Sutrisno, former Indonesian vice-president
Wilopo, former Prime Minister of Indonesia

Governors & Chief Ministers

Ganjar Pranowo, Indonesian politician, former Governor of Central Java
Mohamed Khir bin Toyo, ex-Chief Minister of Selangor, Malaysia
Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, current Sultan of Yogyakarta, current governor of Special Region of Yogyakarta
Sutiyoso, former Governor of Jakarta

Other Politicians

Agung Laksono, Indonesian minister of peoples welfare
Ali Sastroamidjojo, former Prime Minister of Indonesia
Amien Rais, leader of Indonesia's Constitutional Assembly (MPR), 1999-2004
Anas Urbaningrum, the chairman of the Democratic Party
Anton Apriantono, Indonesian minister
Bambang Brodjonegoro, Indonesian minister
Budiman Sudjatmiko, Indonesian parliament member
Ernest Douwes Dekker, Indonesian freedom fighter, one of the founder of Indische Partij (also of Dutch and German descent)
Gibran Rakabuming Raka, current mayor of Surakarta, son of Joko Widodo
Hidayat Nur Wahid, leader of Indonesia's Constitutional Assembly (MPR)
Mohamed Rahmat, former Information Minister of Malaysia
Musso, leader of the Communist Party of Indonesia
Nur Jazlan Mohamed, Malaysian politician and member of the Parliament of Malaysia
Sjam Kamaruzaman, key member of the Communist Party of Indonesia
Paul Somohardjo, Surinamese politician
Prabowo Subianto, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia, Chief of the Gerindra Party
Retno Marsudi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
Ruslan Abdulgani, former Indonesian vice prime minister
Soenario, former Indonesian foreign minister and ambassador
Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, former Director of the World Bank
Tjahjo Kumolo, former Indonesian minister
Tjipto Mangoenkoesoemo, Indonesian independence hero, one of the founders of the Indische Partij
Tjokroaminoto, first leader of Sarekat Dagang Islam
Tri Rismaharini, Indonesian politician, former mayor of Surabaya (first woman mayor of surabaya), current Indonesian Minister of Social Affairs
Wahid Hasyim, first Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs, father of Abdurrahman Wahid
Wilopo, former Prime Minister of Indonesia
Yenny Wahid, Indonesian Islamic activist and politician, daughter of Abdurrahman Wahid

Religion

Abdurrahman Wahid, chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama, President of Indonesia
Ahmad Dahlan, Indonesian Islamic revivalist who established Muhammadiyah in 1912
Albertus Soegijapranata, first Indonesian native bishop
Emha Ainun Nadjib, prominent Indonesian Muslim intellectual
Hasyim Asy'ari, founder of Nahdlatul Ulama
Hasyim Muzadi, chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama, indonesian politician
Ibrahim Tunggul Wulung, Protestant evangelist
Ignatius Suharyo, Roman Catholic archbishop of Archdiocese of Jakarta
Julius Darmaatmadja, Indonesian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic church
Justinus Darmojuwono, first Indonesian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic church
Kyai Sadrach, prominent Protestant evangelist and influential leader
Muammar Z.A., Indonesian Quran reciter
Nurcholish Madjid, prominent Indonesian Muslim intellectual
Parwati Soepangat, Indonesian Buddhist figure who established Wanita Buddhis Indonesia (WBI) in 1973 and became the first chairman of WBI.
Wahid Hasyim, chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama and Indonesian minister
Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo, founder of new religious movement Subud

Science

Pratiwi Sudarmono, scientist and former astronaut candidate
Samaun Samadikun, engineer and educator
Y. B. Mangunwijaya, Indonesian architect, writer, and Catholic religious leader

Sports

Ananda Mikola, Indonesian race car driver
Andik Vermansyah, Indonesian soccer player
Bambang Pamungkas, Indonesian soccer player
Bima Sakti, Indonesian soccer player
Budi Sudarsono, Indonesian soccer player
Bambang Suprianto, Indonesian badminton player
Bruce Diporedjo
Citra Febrianti, Indonesian weightlifter
Eko Yuli Irawan, Indonesian weightlifter
Gunawan Dwi Cahyo, Indonesian soccer player
Hendro Kartiko, Indonesian soccer player
Icuk Sugiarto, former Indonesian badminton player, rated among the world's best in the 1980s
Ika Yuliana Rochmawati, Indonesian archer player
Joko Riyadi, Indonesian badminton player
Virgil Soeroredjo, Surinamese badminton player
Joko Suprianto, former Indonesian badminton player, rated among the world's best in the 1990s
Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto, Indonesian soccer player
Leroy Resodihardjo, Dutch professional footballer
Lilies Handayani, Indonesian archer player
Maarten Atmodikoro, Dutch/Surinamese footballer
Dylan Darmohoetomo, Surinamese badminton player
Mahali Jasuli, Malaysian footballer
Maria Kristin Yulianti, Indonesian badminton player, Olympic bronze medalist
Mohd Amri Yahyah, Malaysian footballer
Mohd Safee Mohd Sali, Malaysian footballer
Moreno Soeprapto, Indonesian race car driver
Nova Widianto, Indonesian badminton player
Pratama Arhan, Indonesian footballer
Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Dutch swimmer
Rian Ardianto, Indonesian badminton player
Rina Dewi Puspitasari, Indonesian archer
Rina Dewi Puspitasari, Indonesian archer player
Serginho van Dijk, Indonesian soccer player
Shesar Rhustavito, Indonesian badminton player
Sigit Budiarto, Indonesian badminton athlete
Sigourney Bandjar, Surinamese-born Dutch footballer
Sony Dwi Kuncoro, Indonesian badminton player, Olympic bronze medalist
Sri Indriyani, Indonesian weightlifter
Sugiantoro, Indonesian soccer player
Suryo Agung Wibowo, Indonesian sprinter
Triyatno, Indonesian weightlifter
Utut Adianto, Indonesian chess Grandmaster
Wahyu Wijiastanto, Indonesian soccer player
Widodo C Putro, Indonesian soccer player
Winarni Binti Slamet, Indonesian weightlifter
Yayuk Basuki, Indonesian tennis athlete
Yongki Aribowo, Indonesian soccer player
Neraysho Kasanwirjo

Others

Agni Pratistha, Indonesia's representative at the Miss Universe 2007 pageant
Emha Ainun Nadjib, An expert of deconstruction of value understanding, communication patterns, methods of cultural relationships, education of ways of thinking, and the pursuit of solutions to community problems.
Maya Soetoro-Ng, Barack Obama's half-sister (also of German descent)
Nadine Chandrawinata, Indonesia's representative at the Miss Universe 2006 pageant (also of German and Chinese descent)
Pangeran Diponegoro, Javanese prince who opposed Dutch colonial rule
Putri Raemawasti, Indonesia's representative at the Miss Universe 2008 pageant
Siti Hartinah, wife of former Indonesian President Suharto, first lady of Indonesia
Mak Erot, who lived to be over 100 and was noted for penis-extension techniques

References

↑ "National Heroes Indonesia: Ki Hajar Dewantara; Education Pioneer | Indonesia Investments". www.indonesia-investments.com. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
↑ "Minister Dahlan Iskan Applauds Madiun Artists". Tempo. 2014-03-11. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
↑ Bhisma, Mahardian Prawira (11 May 2017). "Bakat Seni Sudah Mengalir Sejak Adinia Wirasti Kecil". detikhot (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 February 2022.

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[1] "National Heroes Indonesia: Ki Hajar Dewantara; Education Pioneer | Indonesia Investments". www.indonesia-investments.com. Retrieved 2020-09-02.

[2] "Minister Dahlan Iskan Applauds Madiun Artists". Tempo. 2014-03-11. Retrieved 2020-09-02.

[3] Bhisma, Mahardian Prawira (11 May 2017). "Bakat Seni Sudah Mengalir Sejak Adinia Wirasti Kecil". detikhot (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 February 2022.

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