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Bawono name meaning

“world or universe”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/bawono/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Javanese
Syllables
3
Popularity
#2,415

Bawono is a masculine Javanese name meaning world or universe. It reflects the Javanese pronunciation of bawana, a related form of the same word. Its linguistic roots trace through Old Javanese to Sanskrit bhuvana, meaning world, connecting the name with these three stages of its word history.

What does Bawono mean?

World or universe

In Indonesian: dunia atau alam semesta

-no

The ending -no is common in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, including Hartono, Mulyono, and Pramono. It has no fixed meaning on its own; the complete name matters. More boy names ending in -no →

Origin and cultural usage of Bawono

Bawono reflects the Javanese pronunciation of bawana. It traces through Old Javanese to Sanskrit bhuvana, meaning world.

Linguistic originJavanese, Old Javanese (Kawi), Sanskrit
Common inJavanese
Starts withB · Ba

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Name combinations with Bawono

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bawono, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Bawono Tahi Wagiman

    Meaning of each word

    • Bawono: world or universe
    • Tahi: intention, plan
    • Wagiman: associated with the Wage market day
  • Bawono Murwanto Dirgahayu

    Meaning of each word

    • Bawono: world or universe
    • Murwanto: beginning, origin
    • Dirgahayu: long-lived, having a long life
  • Bawono Nagara

    Meaning of each word

    • Bawono: world or universe
    • Nagara: city, royal center
  • Yayang Bawono Raditya

    Meaning of each word

    • Yayang: darling; beloved
    • Bawono: world or universe
    • Raditya: the sun
  • Bawono Dimaz

    Meaning of each word

    • Bawono: world or universe
    • Dimaz: younger brother; affectionate address
  • Bawono Ardika Septiadi

    Meaning of each word

    • Bawono: world or universe
    • Ardika: news, tidings
    • Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent

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How to pronounce Bawono

Syllables3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names
IPA/bawono/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦧꦮꦺꦴꦤꦺꦴ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮘᮝᮧᮔᮧ

Is Bawono a boy’s name?

Yes, Bawono is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Bawono ranks #2,415 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

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FAQ about the name Bawono

What is the meaning of Bawono?

Bawono means world or universe. Bawono reflects the Javanese pronunciation of bawana. It traces through Old Javanese to Sanskrit bhuvana, meaning world.

Is Bawono a boy’s name?

Yes, Bawono is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Bawono?

Bawono is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Bawono have?

Bawono has 3 syllables (Ba-wo-no) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Bawono?

Bawono ranks #2,415 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Bawono?

Some ideas: Bawono Tahi Wagiman; Bawono Murwanto Dirgahayu; Bawono Nagara.

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