Boy name
Irmawan name meaning
“great, all-encompassing”
Irmawan is a masculine name commonly linked to great or all-encompassing through the Germanic element irmin. It may be an elaboration of Irma, a short form of Germanic names containing that element. The Indonesian ending -wan completes this proposed formation, connecting the name's Germanic source with an Indonesian addition.
What does Irmawan mean?
Great, all-encompassing
In Indonesian: besar, menyeluruh
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 Irmawan
May be an elaboration of Irma, a short form of Germanic names containing irmin, 'great' or 'all-encompassing', with Indonesian -wan.
How to pronounce Irmawan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /irmawan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦂꦩꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮁᮙᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Irmawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Irmawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Irmawan ranks #2,852 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Irmawan
Famous people named Irmawan
- Irmawan · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Irmawan
What is the meaning of Irmawan?
Irmawan means great, all-encompassing. May be an elaboration of Irma, a short form of Germanic names containing irmin, 'great' or 'all-encompassing', with Indonesian -wan.
Is Irmawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Irmawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Irmawan have?
Irmawan has 3 syllables (Ir-ma-wan) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Irmawan?
Irmawan ranks #2,852 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Irmawan?
Notable people named Irmawan include Irmawan.
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