MAKNA "GOLEK NGELMU' SEBAGAI JATI DIRI MANUSIA DALAM BUDAYA JAWASuryo EdiyonoAbstractHuman identity is the great value that the ideais of human life Java. This study aims todiscover the meaning of "puppet ngelmu" is done by "Meguru" and how "nglakoni" accordingJavanese culture. Through historical method factual approach, namely the description,analysis, interpretation and synthesis. As a result "puppet ngelrnu" should the behavior, suchas: determination, steadfast, obedlent, brave, Taberi, painstaking, tliti, tanggen, tanggon andtakonan. Way "Meguru" with attitude: Nastiti, nastapa, kulina, diwasa, santosa, engetan, santikaand |ana. Way "nglakoni" with attitude: harep, tetep, mantep, Gemi, grammar, painstaking, titi,and mindful.Keywords: ldentity, golek ngelmu, meguru, and nqlakoni