Unisex name
Goenawan name meaning
“possessing ability and virtue”
Goenawan is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning possessing ability and virtue. It comes from Javanese gunawan, related to Sanskrit guṇavān, meaning endowed with good qualities or excellence. Gunawan is a spelling variant, and the element guṇa also developed into the Indonesian word guna.
What does Goenawan 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 Goenawan
From Javanese gunawan, related to Sanskrit guṇavān, meaning endowed with good qualities or excellence. The element guṇa also developed into Indonesian guna.
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 Goenawan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Goenawan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Goenawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Ucu: the youngest-born child
- Sugih: wealthy, possessing abundant riches
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Goenawan Hardiansyah Banjar
Meaning of each word
- Goenawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Hardiansyah: mountain; king
- Banjar: a row or ordered line
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Goenawan Wiraputra
Meaning of each word
- Goenawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Wiraputra: a brave son
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Meaning of each word
- Tompo: to receive, to accept
- Goenawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Wiro: hero, brave figure
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Goenawan Afriansyah
Meaning of each word
- Goenawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Afriansyah: king
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Meaning of each word
- Goenawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Kaka: an older sibling
- Adiguna: outstanding in ability
How to pronounce Goenawan
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /gunawan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦸꦤꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮥᮔᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Goenawan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Goenawan is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 60% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Goenawan ranks #529 among unisex names in our data sample (7 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 with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
Famous people named Goenawan
- Goenawan Mohamad · b. 1941
- R. Goenawan
- Goenawan · b. 1965
- Goenawan Slamet
FAQ about the name Goenawan
What is the meaning of Goenawan?
Goenawan means possessing ability and virtue. From Javanese gunawan, related to Sanskrit guṇavān, meaning endowed with good qualities or excellence. The element guṇa also developed into Indonesian guna.
Is Goenawan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Goenawan is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 60% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Goenawan?
Goenawan is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Goenawan have?
Goenawan has 3 syllables (Goe-na-wan) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Goenawan?
Goenawan ranks #529 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Goenawan?
Other spellings: Gunawan.
What full names go well with Goenawan?
Some ideas: Goenawan Ucu Sugih; Goenawan Hardiansyah Banjar; Goenawan Wiraputra.
Famous people named Goenawan?
Notable people named Goenawan include Goenawan Mohamad, R. Goenawan, Goenawan.
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