Boy name
Gunawan name meaning
“possessing ability and virtue”
Gunawan is a masculine name meaning possessing ability and virtue. It comes from Javanese gunawan, related to Sanskrit guṇavān, meaning endowed with good qualities or excellence. The element guṇa also developed into the Indonesian word guna. Goenawan is a spelling variant of the same name.
What does Gunawan 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 Gunawan
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 Gunawan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gunawan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Gunawan as a first name
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Gunawan Radityo
Interpretation
May this child's abilities and virtues shine brightly like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Radityo: the sun
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Interpretation
May this child be capable, virtuous, courageous in journeys, and courteous.Meaning of each word
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Fernando: bold in a journey
- Winata: humble, well-mannered
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Gunawan Praja
Interpretation
May this child's abilities and virtues serve the people and country.Meaning of each word
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Praja: people, country or kingdom
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May this child's abilities and virtues illuminate counsel and the exercise of power.Meaning of each word
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Renaldo: counsel and rule
- Cahyo: light, radiance
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May this child's abilities and virtues be clearly evident and beautiful.Meaning of each word
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Sulistya: beautiful and pleasing to behold
- Pranyoto: real, evident
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Gunawan Prayogo
Interpretation
May this child be capable and virtuous, always acting with propriety.Meaning of each word
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Prayogo: good, proper, fitting
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Gunawan Aditia
Interpretation
May this child be capable, with virtues shining like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Aditia: sun; son of Aditi
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Gunawan Arga
Interpretation
May this child's abilities and virtues rise high like a mountain peak.Meaning of each word
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Arga: mountain, towering summit
Gunawan as a middle name
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Interpretation
May nobility, ability, and virtue become this child's shield in life.Meaning of each word
- Muliawan: possessing nobility
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Randy: shield; wolf
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Interpretation
May this child become a person of foremost ability and virtue.Meaning of each word
- Tanu: body, self
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Hutama: foremost, most excellent
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Interpretation
May this child's abilities and virtues be first to shine like stars.Meaning of each word
- Bintang: a shining celestial body
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Pratama: first, earliest
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Interpretation
A picture of a descending stream carrying ability, virtue, and experience through life.Meaning of each word
- Jordy: one who descends; worker of the land
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Aldo: old or experienced
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May this child be a capable, virtuous light, firmly determined to protect.Meaning of each word
- Dipo: lamp, source of light
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Billy: resolute protector
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May this child's abilities and virtues become a shield in achieving victory.Meaning of each word
- Randy: shield; wolf
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
- Vicky: victory; victor
Gunawan as a last name
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Aldo Gunawan
Interpretation
May experience accompany this child's abilities and virtues throughout life's journey.Meaning of each word
- Aldo: old or experienced
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
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Arga Gunawan
Interpretation
May this child's abilities and virtues stand as high as mountains.Meaning of each word
- Arga: mountain, towering summit
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
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Interpretation
May this child grow handsome, capable, and virtuous, always rising to move forward.Meaning of each word
- Bangkit: rise again, begin moving forward
- Kenny: handsome; born of fire
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
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Priyatna Gunawan
Interpretation
May this child's abilities and virtues be accompanied by vigilance and careful action.Meaning of each word
- Priyatna: alert, careful in one's actions
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
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Samudra Gunawan
Interpretation
May this child's abilities and virtues grow as vast as the ocean.Meaning of each word
- Samudra: a vast ocean
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
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Interpretation
May this child be brave, making ability and virtue a shield.Meaning of each word
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Randy: shield; wolf
- Gunawan: possessing ability and virtue
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How to pronounce Gunawan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /gunawan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦸꦤꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮥᮔᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Gunawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Gunawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gunawan ranks #24 among boy names in our data sample (336 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
- Khairul♂The best
Famous people named Gunawan
- Gunawan Dwi Cahyo · b. 1989
- Gunawan Maryanto · b. 1976
- Gunawan Paggaru · b. 1962
- Gunawan Sudradjat · b. 1973
- Gunawan Tri Atmodjo · b. 1982
- Gunawan Wirosaroyo · b. 1945
- Gunawan Pakki · b. 1963
- Gunawan Sulistyo · b. 1964
- Gunawan Suryoputro
- Gunawan Susanto · b. 1979
- Gunawan Wijaya
- A. Gunawan · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Gunawan
What is the meaning of Gunawan?
Gunawan 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 Gunawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Gunawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gunawan?
Gunawan is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Gunawan have?
Gunawan has 3 syllables (Gu-na-wan) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Gunawan?
Gunawan ranks #24 among boy names in our data sample (336 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Gunawan?
Other spellings: Goenawan.
What full names go well with Gunawan?
Some ideas: Gunawan Radityo; Muliawan Gunawan Randy; Aldo Gunawan.
Famous people named Gunawan?
Notable people named Gunawan include Gunawan Dwi Cahyo, Gunawan Maryanto, Gunawan Paggaru.
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