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Gatot name meaning

“pot-shaped head”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/gatɔt/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Javanese
Syllables
2
Popularity
#193

Gatot is a masculine Javanese name commonly linked to the meaning pot-shaped head as a short form of Gatotkaca. Its source is Sanskrit Ghaṭotkaca, a Mahabharata character. The full name combines ghaṭa, meaning pot, and utkaca, meaning bald, describing a bald head shaped like a pot.

What does Gatot mean?

Pot-shaped head

In Indonesian: kepala seperti tempayan

Origin and cultural usage of Gatot

Commonly understood as a short form of Gatotkaca, from Sanskrit Ghaṭotkaca, a Mahabharata character. The full name combines ghaṭa, 'pot', and utkaca, 'bald', describing a bald, pot-shaped head.

Linguistic originJavanese, Sanskrit
Common inJavanese
Naming traditionHindu
Starts withG · Ga

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 Gatot

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

Gatot as a first name

  • Gatot Ryan

    Interpretation
    A picture of a jar-shaped head with a possible little king meaning.

    Meaning of each word

    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Ryan: possibly little king
  • Gatot Wibi

    Interpretation
    A picture of someone with a jar-shaped head, strength, and authority.

    Meaning of each word

    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Wibi: power, authority
  • Gatot Akili

    Interpretation
    A wish for someone with a jar-shaped head to possess intelligence.

    Meaning of each word

    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Akili: reason, intelligence
  • Gatot Kelvin Bina

    Interpretation
    A picture of a jar-shaped head, the River Kelvin, and building.

    Meaning of each word

    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Kelvin: the River Kelvin
    • Bina: to build and develop
  • Gatot Jeffrey Safari

    Interpretation
    A picture of someone with a jar-shaped head on a peaceful journey.

    Meaning of each word

    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Jeffrey: peace
    • Safari: journey
  • Gatot Yoga Angger

    Interpretation
    A picture of a youngster with a jar-shaped head practicing inner concentration.

    Meaning of each word

    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Yoga: union, contemplative practice
    • Angger: young one, an address to a child
  • Gatot Nara Jordy

    Interpretation
    A picture of a human with a jar-shaped head beside descending currents.

    Meaning of each word

    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Nara: human being, person
    • Jordy: one who descends; worker of the land
  • Gatot Vicky Cahyo

    Interpretation
    A picture of a jar-shaped head accompanied by light and victory.

    Meaning of each word

    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Vicky: victory; victor
    • Cahyo: light, radiance

Gatot as a middle name

  • Hutama Gatot Alfa

    Interpretation
    A wish for someone with a jar-shaped head to be first and foremost.

    Meaning of each word

    • Hutama: foremost, most excellent
    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Alfa: the first, a beginning
  • Prayoga Gatot Randy

    Interpretation
    A picture of a good person with a jar-shaped head carrying a shield.

    Meaning of each word

    • Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Randy: shield; wolf
  • Negoro Gatot Arga

    Interpretation
    A picture of a jar-shaped head, a realm, and a towering mountain.

    Meaning of each word

    • Negoro: country or royal realm
    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Arga: mountain, towering summit
  • Tegar Gatot Prastyo

    Interpretation
    A wish for someone with a jar-shaped head steadfast in a loyalty pledge.

    Meaning of each word

    • Tegar: steadfast, resilient in hardship
    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Prastyo: pledge or oath of loyalty
  • Rico Gatot Wiguna

    Interpretation
    A wish for a ruler with a jar-shaped head to be capable and useful.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rico: a powerful ruler
    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
  • Wiguna Gatot Banu

    Interpretation
    A picture of a capable person with a jar-shaped head beside sunlight.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Banu: sun
  • Inu Gatot Agam

    Interpretation
    A picture of a male prince with a head resembling a jar.

    Meaning of each word

    • Inu: prince; royal son
    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
    • Agam: male; sturdy and strong

Gatot as a last name

  • Rio Gatot

    Interpretation
    A picture of a jar-shaped head beside a flowing river.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rio: a river
    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
  • Dirga Prayoga Gatot

    Interpretation
    A wish for goodness in someone with a jar-shaped head to endure.

    Meaning of each word

    • Dirga: long or enduring
    • Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
  • Pamungkas Gatot

    Interpretation
    A picture of someone with a jar-shaped head serving as the final closure.

    Meaning of each word

    • Pamungkas: the last, the concluding one
    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
  • Satria Gatot

    Interpretation
    A picture of a noble knight with a head resembling a jar.

    Meaning of each word

    • Satria: knight, noble warrior
    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
  • Pradana Gatot

    Interpretation
    A wish for someone with a jar-shaped head to become the foremost leader.

    Meaning of each word

    • Pradana: the foremost, a leader
    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
  • Berkat Gatot

    Interpretation
    A picture of someone with a jar-shaped head as a gift bringing goodness.

    Meaning of each word

    • Berkat: a gift bringing goodness
    • Gatot: pot-shaped head
  • Aditya Gatot

    Interpretation
    A picture of a jar-shaped head accompanied by the light of the sun.

    Meaning of each word

    • Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
    • Gatot: pot-shaped head

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How to pronounce Gatot

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA/gatɔt/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦒꦠꦺꦴꦠ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮌᮒᮧᮒ᮪

Is Gatot a boy’s name?

Yes, Gatot 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% ♀

Gatot ranks #193 among boy names in our data sample (92 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Gatot

Famous people named Gatot

  • Gatot Nurmantyo · b. 1960
  • Gatot Soebroto · b. 1907
  • Gatot Mangkoepradja · b. 1898
  • Gatot Sudjito · b. 1960
  • Gatot Abdullah Mansyur · b. 1956
  • Gatot Eddy Pramono · b. 1965
  • Gatot Pujo Nugroho · b. 1962
  • Gatot Sunyoto · b. 1940
  • Gatot Brajamusti · b. 1962
  • Gatot Taroenamihardja
  • Gatot Amrih · b. 1936
  • Gatot Haribowo

FAQ about the name Gatot

What is the meaning of Gatot?

Gatot means pot-shaped head. Commonly understood as a short form of Gatotkaca, from Sanskrit Ghaṭotkaca, a Mahabharata character. The full name combines ghaṭa, 'pot', and utkaca, 'bald', describing a bald, pot-shaped head.

Is Gatot a boy’s name?

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

What is the origin of the name Gatot?

Gatot is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Gatot have?

Gatot has 2 syllables (Ga-tot) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Gatot?

Gatot ranks #193 among boy names in our data sample (92 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Gatot?

Some ideas: Gatot Ryan; Hutama Gatot Alfa; Rio Gatot.

Famous people named Gatot?

Notable people named Gatot include Gatot Nurmantyo, Gatot Soebroto, Gatot Mangkoepradja.

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