Boy name
Arnawa name meaning
“vast sea, ocean”
Arnawa is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning “vast sea” or “ocean”. Its source is arnava, “ocean”, a word also borrowed into Old Javanese, or Kawi. The spelling Arnawa reflects the local adaptation of v to w in this borrowed form of the word.
What does Arnawa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Arnawa
Arnawa derives from Sanskrit arnava, meaning ocean, also borrowed into Old Javanese. The spelling with w reflects its local adaptation.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Balinese |
| Starts with | A · Ar |
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Name combinations with Arnawa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Arnawa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Arnawa Gading Hardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Arnawa: vast sea, ocean
- Gading: elephant tusk; ivory material
- Hardiansyah: mountain; king
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Meaning of each word
- Arnawa: vast sea, ocean
- Setiawan: one who remains loyal
- Rano: lake
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Arnawa Parada
Meaning of each word
- Arnawa: vast sea, ocean
- Parada: rich, wealthy
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Meaning of each word
- Raharja: prosperous, peaceful, safe
- Arnawa: vast sea, ocean
- Santika: bringing tranquility
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Arnawa Irawadi
Meaning of each word
- Arnawa: vast sea, ocean
- Irawadi: the Irrawaddy River; abundant in water
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Meaning of each word
- Arnawa: vast sea, ocean
- Langit: the expanse of sky above the earth
- Prabu: king, ruler
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How to pronounce Arnawa
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /arnawa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦂꦤꦮ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮁᮔᮝ |
Is Arnawa a boy’s name?
Yes, Arnawa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Arnawa ranks #3,836 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Arnawa
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Arnawa
- Ida Bagus Arnawa
FAQ about the name Arnawa
What is the meaning of Arnawa?
Arnawa means vast sea, ocean. Arnawa derives from Sanskrit arnava, meaning ocean, also borrowed into Old Javanese. The spelling with w reflects its local adaptation.
Is Arnawa a boy’s name?
Yes, Arnawa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Arnawa?
Arnawa is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Arnawa have?
Arnawa has 3 syllables (Ar-na-wa) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Arnawa?
Arnawa ranks #3,836 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Arnawa?
Some ideas: Arnawa Gading Hardiansyah; Arnawa Setiawan Rano; Arnawa Parada.
Famous people named Arnawa?
Notable people named Arnawa include Ida Bagus Arnawa.
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