Boy name
Dermawan name meaning
“generous and charitable”
Dermawan is a masculine name using the Indonesian and Malay word dermawan, meaning generous and charitable. The word combines derma with the suffix -wan, with elements rooted in Sanskrit. Dhermawan is a spelling variant of this name, whose meaning concerns generosity in giving assistance.
What does Dermawan mean?
The ending -wan comes from Sanskrit -vant, meaning ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. In Setiawan, Gunawan, and Darmawan, it helps form a name whose meaning depends on the preceding element. More boy names ending in -wan →
Origin and cultural usage of Dermawan
The name uses Indonesian and Malay dermawan, formed from derma and the suffix -wan. These elements have Sanskrit roots and express generosity in giving assistance.
Name combinations with Dermawan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dermawan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Dermawan: generous and charitable
- Praditya: sun
- Hutama: foremost, most excellent
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Meaning of each word
- Dermawan: generous and charitable
- Malaka: tree bearing amla fruit
- Awal: first, the beginning
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Dermawan Arga
Meaning of each word
- Dermawan: generous and charitable
- Arga: mountain, towering summit
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Meaning of each word
- Cahyanto: light or radiance
- Dermawan: generous and charitable
- Gana: group; attendants
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Dermawan Rijadi
Meaning of each word
- Dermawan: generous and charitable
- Rijadi: greatness, celebration
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Dermawan Suprayitno Whisnu
Meaning of each word
- Dermawan: generous and charitable
- Suprayitno: very watchful and careful
- Whisnu: name of the cosmic preserving deity
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How to pronounce Dermawan
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dərmawan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦂꦩꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮨᮁᮙᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Dermawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dermawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dermawan ranks #707 among boy names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Dermawan
Names with related meanings
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
- Nasir♂Helper, supporter
- Husni♂Loveliness, beauty
- Wahab♂One who gives abundantly
- Husein♂Handsome, good, charming
- Lutfi♂Gentle and gracious
- Ikhsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Ihsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Latif♂Gentle, gracious, considerate
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
Famous people named Dermawan
- Dermawan
- Dermawan Adhi Santoso · b. 1968
- Dermawan Harefa · b. 1984
- Dermawan Irza · b. 1970
- Dermawan Wibisono · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Dermawan
What is the meaning of Dermawan?
Dermawan means generous and charitable. The name uses Indonesian and Malay dermawan, formed from derma and the suffix -wan. These elements have Sanskrit roots and express generosity in giving assistance.
Is Dermawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dermawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dermawan?
Dermawan is of Malay and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Dermawan have?
Dermawan has 3 syllables (Der-ma-wan) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Dermawan?
Dermawan ranks #707 among boy names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Dermawan?
Other spellings: Dhermawan.
What full names go well with Dermawan?
Some ideas: Dermawan Praditya Hutama; Dermawan Malaka Awal; Dermawan Arga.
Famous people named Dermawan?
Notable people named Dermawan include Dermawan, Dermawan Adhi Santoso, Dermawan Harefa.
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