Linguistic Landscape of Mosque Names in Yogyakarta City: Language Policy and Ideological Construction

Language in public spaces reflects community identity, culture, and ideology. It can be seen in mosque naming that shows linguistic and value diversity. Using qualitative approach with a descriptive method, this study aims to analyze linguistic patterns in mosque naming in Yogyakarta City and to reveal their relationship with language policy and ideological construction in public space. The research data consist of mosque names in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia, which were collected by recording mosque names and documenting mosque signboards as visual data. The data were then analyzed through several systematic stages. The findings show that linguistic patterns in mosque naming in Yogyakarta City are dominated by Arabic in monolingual forms, followed by Javanese and Indonesian, as well as a small number of bilingual and trilingual patterns. The dominance of Arabic indicates the strong influence of religious values in public space. Meanwhile, the use of Javanese reflects the continuity of local cultural identity, and Indonesian represents national identity. In practice, the language policy under Law No. 24 of 2009, which requires the use of Indonesian language in public spaces, does not fully dominate mosque naming practices, as communities still prioritize religious and cultural values. This shows an interaction between formal top-down language policy and bottom-up social practices. From an ideological perspective, mosque naming constructs a strong Islamic identity through the use of Arabic. This study concludes that the linguistic landscape of mosque naming in Yogyakarta is not neutral, but a social construction shaped by language policy, cultural values, and religious ideology.