Boy name
The name Hernawan: origin, pronunciation & popularity
Hernawan is predominantly a male name, with a recorded male share of 89% and three syllables, Her-na-wan. Its ending element -wan comes from Sanskrit -vant, expressing ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. The median birth year falls in the 1970s. Hartawan is a similar name for comparison.
About the name Hernawan
- Popularity
- #1,561
- 12 occurrences in our data sample
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- 89% of recorded bearers are male
- Syllables
- Her-na-wan
- 3 syllables · 8 letters
- Generation
- 1970s
- median birth year of recorded bearers (1971)
- Notable people
- 3
- Hernawan Yoga, Hernawan Mahfudz
Elements of the name Hernawan
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 →
Names like Hernawan, with their meanings
How to pronounce Hernawan
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hərnawan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦂꦤꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮨᮁᮔᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Hernawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Hernawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hernawan ranks #1,561 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hernawan
Famous people named Hernawan
- Hernawan Yoga · b. 1986
- Hernawan Mahfudz · b. 1964
- Hernawan Yogo Pratomo · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Hernawan
Is Hernawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Hernawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
What elements make up the name Hernawan?
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.
How many syllables does Hernawan have?
Hernawan has 3 syllables (Her-na-wan) and 8 letters.
Which names are similar to Hernawan?
Similar-sounding names include Hartawan (possessing substantial wealth).
How popular is the name Hernawan?
Hernawan ranks #1,561 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Hernawan?
Notable people named Hernawan include Hernawan Yoga, Hernawan Mahfudz, Hernawan Yogo Pratomo.
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