Boy name
Erawan name meaning
“mythical elephant ridden by Indra”
Erawan is a masculine name commonly linked to Sanskrit Airāvata, the name of the mythical elephant ridden by the god Indra. Erawan is the Thai form of that name. Its meaning refers to this particular mythological elephant, with the Thai form preserving the connection to the Sanskrit name.
What does Erawan 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 Erawan
Erawan is the Thai form of Sanskrit Airāvata, the mythical elephant ridden by the god Indra.
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 Erawan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Erawan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Erawan Mandra Hardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Erawan: mythical elephant ridden by Indra
- Mandra: soft, low-toned
- Hardiansyah: mountain; king
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Meaning of each word
- Erawan: mythical elephant ridden by Indra
- Dika: superior, greater
- Wibi: power, authority
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Erawan Panji
Meaning of each word
- Erawan: mythical elephant ridden by Indra
- Panji: noble title; ceremonial banner
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Meaning of each word
- Ismaya: another name for the character Semar
- Erawan: mythical elephant ridden by Indra
- Dirgahayu: long-lived, having a long life
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Erawan Prasetio
Meaning of each word
- Erawan: mythical elephant ridden by Indra
- Prasetio: solemn promise, loyalty
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Meaning of each word
- Erawan: mythical elephant ridden by Indra
- Rijadi: greatness, celebration
- Windu: a span of eight years
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How to pronounce Erawan
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɛrawan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦫꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮛᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Erawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Erawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Erawan ranks #2,801 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Erawan
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Erawan
- Lm. Erawan Asman · b. 1967
- Moch Erawan
FAQ about the name Erawan
What is the meaning of Erawan?
Erawan means mythical elephant ridden by Indra. Erawan is the Thai form of Sanskrit Airāvata, the mythical elephant ridden by the god Indra.
Is Erawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Erawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Erawan?
Erawan is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Erawan have?
Erawan has 3 syllables (E-ra-wan) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Erawan?
Erawan ranks #2,801 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Erawan?
Some ideas: Erawan Mandra Hardiansyah; Erawan Dika Wibi; Erawan Panji.
Famous people named Erawan?
Notable people named Erawan include Lm. Erawan Asman, Moch Erawan.
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