Boy name
Herawan name meaning
“possessing sunlight”
Herawan is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning possessing sunlight. This reading combines her-, a Javanese form related to har or hari, with -wan from Sanskrit -vant, meaning possessing. The sunlight interpretation follows the reading of hari as the sun within this proposed combination.
What does Herawan mean?
Possessing sunlight
In Indonesian: yang memiliki cahaya matahari
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 Herawan
Possibly built from her-, a Javanese form related to har or hari, and -wan from Sanskrit -vant, meaning possessing. Reading hari as the sun gives the interpretation possessing sunlight.
How to pronounce Herawan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hɛrawan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦫꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮨᮛᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Herawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Herawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Herawan ranks #4,088 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Herawan
Famous people named Herawan
- B. Herawan Hayadi · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Herawan
What is the meaning of Herawan?
Herawan means possessing sunlight. Possibly built from her-, a Javanese form related to har or hari, and -wan from Sanskrit -vant, meaning possessing. Reading hari as the sun gives the interpretation possessing sunlight.
Is Herawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Herawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Herawan have?
Herawan has 3 syllables (He-ra-wan) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Herawan?
Herawan ranks #4,088 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Herawan?
Notable people named Herawan include B. Herawan Hayadi.
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