Boy name
Harapan name meaning
“hope for something good”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #2,470
Harapan is a masculine name from Indonesian meaning hope for something good. Its source is the Indonesian word harapan, which expresses a wish for something to come true. The word is formed from harap with the suffix -an, giving the name its meaning.
What does Harapan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Harapan
From Indonesian harapan, formed from harap with the suffix -an. It expresses a wish for something to come true.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Starts with | H · Ha |
Name combinations with Harapan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Harapan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Harapan: hope for something good
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
- Dewangga: body of a deity
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Meaning of each word
- Harapan: hope for something good
- Minang: short designation for Minangkabau
- Windu: a span of eight years
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Harapan Raja
Meaning of each word
- Harapan: hope for something good
- Raja: ruler of a kingdom
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Meaning of each word
- Bhakti: devotion, profound loyalty
- Harapan: hope for something good
- Novianto: associated with November
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Harapan Kusuma
Meaning of each word
- Harapan: hope for something good
- Kusuma: a blooming flower
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Meaning of each word
- Harapan: hope for something good
- Whisnu: name of the cosmic preserving deity
- Rangga: a historical official's title
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How to pronounce Harapan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /harapan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦫꦥꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮛᮕᮔ᮪ |
Is Harapan a boy’s name?
Yes, Harapan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Harapan ranks #2,470 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Harapan
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Harapan
- Harapan Dolok Saribu
FAQ about the name Harapan
What is the meaning of Harapan?
Harapan means hope for something good. From Indonesian harapan, formed from harap with the suffix -an. It expresses a wish for something to come true.
Is Harapan a boy’s name?
Yes, Harapan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Harapan?
Harapan is of Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Harapan have?
Harapan has 3 syllables (Ha-ra-pan) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Harapan?
Harapan ranks #2,470 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Harapan?
Some ideas: Harapan Purna Dewangga; Harapan Minang Windu; Harapan Raja.
Famous people named Harapan?
Notable people named Harapan include Harapan Dolok Saribu.
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