Boy name
Awan name meaning
“a cloud in the sky”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,166
Awan is a masculine Indonesian name meaning a cloud in the sky, taken from the word awan inherited through Malay. The source word denotes a mass of water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere. As a given name, it retains the form of that word.
What does Awan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Awan
As an Indonesian name, Awan can come from the word awan, inherited through Malay. It denotes a mass of water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | A |
Name combinations with Awan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Awan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Awan Prawiranegara Yogi
Meaning of each word
- Awan: a cloud in the sky
- Prawiranegara: warrior of the realm
- Yogi: yoga practitioner, ascetic
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Meaning of each word
- Awan: a cloud in the sky
- Bangkit: rise again, begin moving forward
- Sandy: defender of humankind
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Awan Samudra
Meaning of each word
- Awan: a cloud in the sky
- Samudra: a vast ocean
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Meaning of each word
- Hutama: foremost, most excellent
- Awan: a cloud in the sky
- Yogi: yoga practitioner, ascetic
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Awan Banyu
Meaning of each word
- Awan: a cloud in the sky
- Banyu: water, the liquid sustaining life
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Meaning of each word
- Awan: a cloud in the sky
- Noven: born in November
- Malaka: tree bearing amla fruit
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How to pronounce Awan
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /awan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Awan a boy’s name?
Yes, Awan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Awan ranks #2,166 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Awan
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Awan
- Awan Setho Raharjo · b. 1997
- Awan Samodra · b. 1963
- Awan Hariono · b. 1972
- Awan Nurmawan Nuh · b. 1968
- Awan Sari Setiawan · b. 1995
- Awan Subarkah · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Awan
What is the meaning of Awan?
Awan means a cloud in the sky. As an Indonesian name, Awan can come from the word awan, inherited through Malay. It denotes a mass of water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere.
Is Awan a boy’s name?
Yes, Awan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Awan?
Awan is of Indonesian and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Awan have?
Awan has 2 syllables (A-wan) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Awan?
Awan ranks #2,166 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Awan?
Some ideas: Awan Prawiranegara Yogi; Awan Bangkit Sandy; Awan Samudra.
Famous people named Awan?
Notable people named Awan include Awan Setho Raharjo, Awan Samodra, Awan Hariono.
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