Boy name
Dharmawan name meaning
“possessing virtue, of good character”
Dharmawan is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning possessing virtue or being of good character. In Javanese naming, it is associated with darma, from Sanskrit dharma, meaning duty or virtue, and the suffix -wan, indicating possession of a quality. Darmawan is a spelling variant.
What does Dharmawan 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 Dharmawan
Probably formed from darma, from Sanskrit dharma 'duty or virtue', with the possessive suffix -wan.
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 Dharmawan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dharmawan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Dharmawan Respati Syailendra
Meaning of each word
- Dharmawan: possessing virtue, of good character
- Respati: Brihaspati; Jupiter; Thursday
- Syailendra: lord of the mountains
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Meaning of each word
- Dharmawan: possessing virtue, of good character
- Setiaji: loyalty and honor
- Andika: an authoritative command or decree
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Dharmawan Rangga
Meaning of each word
- Dharmawan: possessing virtue, of good character
- Rangga: a historical official's title
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Meaning of each word
- Bima: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Dharmawan: possessing virtue, of good character
- Triyanto: three; third child
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Dharmawan Susetya
Meaning of each word
- Dharmawan: possessing virtue, of good character
- Susetya: deeply faithful, steadfast
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Meaning of each word
- Dharmawan: possessing virtue, of good character
- Khrisna: black or dark in color
- Nara: human being, person
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How to pronounce Dharmawan
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dharmawan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦝꦂꦩꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓ᮪ᮠᮁᮙᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Dharmawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dharmawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dharmawan ranks #1,079 among boy names in our data sample (18 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 Dharmawan
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
- Khairul♂The best
FAQ about the name Dharmawan
What is the meaning of Dharmawan?
Dharmawan means possessing virtue, of good character. Probably formed from darma, from Sanskrit dharma 'duty or virtue', with the possessive suffix -wan.
Is Dharmawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dharmawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dharmawan?
Dharmawan is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Dharmawan have?
Dharmawan has 3 syllables (Dhar-ma-wan) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Dharmawan?
Dharmawan ranks #1,079 among boy names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Dharmawan?
Other spellings: Darmawan.
What full names go well with Dharmawan?
Some ideas: Dharmawan Respati Syailendra; Dharmawan Setiaji Andika; Dharmawan Rangga.
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