Boy name
Dhermawan name meaning
“generous and charitable”
Dhermawan is a masculine name meaning generous and charitable, taken from Indonesian and Malay dermawan. The word combines derma with the suffix -wan, elements with Sanskrit roots that express generosity in giving assistance. Dermawan is an alternative spelling that follows the source word directly.
What does Dhermawan 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 Dhermawan
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.
How to pronounce Dhermawan
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dhərmawan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦝꦺꦂꦩꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓ᮪ᮠᮨᮁᮙᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Dhermawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dhermawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dhermawan ranks #5,092 among boy names in our data sample (1 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 Dhermawan
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 Dhermawan
- Dhermawan Ilyas · b. 1954
FAQ about the name Dhermawan
What is the meaning of Dhermawan?
Dhermawan 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 Dhermawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dhermawan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Dhermawan?
Dhermawan is of Malay and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Dhermawan have?
Dhermawan has 3 syllables (Dher-ma-wan) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Dhermawan?
Dhermawan ranks #5,092 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Dhermawan?
Other spellings: Dermawan.
Famous people named Dhermawan?
Notable people named Dhermawan include Dhermawan Ilyas.
About this entry
Entry ID: nm09504 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake