Boy name
Perwira name meaning
“valiant; military officer”
Perwira is a masculine name from Malay perwira, meaning valiant and also denoting a military officer. The word ultimately derives from Sanskrit pravīra, meaning hero or exceptionally brave. In Indonesian, perwira also names the military officer category, giving the word both a bravery meaning and a military use.
What does Perwira mean?
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Perwira
From Malay perwira, ultimately Sanskrit pravīra, 'hero or exceptionally brave'. In Indonesian it also denotes a military officer.
Name combinations with Perwira
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Perwira, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Perwira: valiant; military officer
- Aji: valuable; king; sacred knowledge
- Datar: level, without a slope
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Meaning of each word
- Perwira: valiant; military officer
- Mardika: free, unbound
- Triyanto: three; third child
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Perwira Nendra
Meaning of each word
- Perwira: valiant; military officer
- Nendra: sleep, repose
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Suryadinata Perwira Novianto
Meaning of each word
- Suryadinata: sun; leader
- Perwira: valiant; military officer
- Novianto: associated with November
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Perwira Febrian
Meaning of each word
- Perwira: valiant; military officer
- Febrian: associated with February
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Meaning of each word
- Perwira: valiant; military officer
- Uji: test, trial
- Datar: level, without a slope
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How to pronounce Perwira
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pərwira/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦺꦂꦮꦶꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮨᮁᮝᮤᮛ |
Is Perwira a boy’s name?
Yes, Perwira is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Perwira ranks #1,713 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Perwira
Names with related meanings
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Satria♂Knight, noble warrior
- Alexander♂Defender of people, protector of others
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
- Andreas♂Manly, courageous
- Idrus♂Lion in traditional interpretation
- Andre♂Brave and manly
- Richard♂Brave ruler
- Fernando♂Bold in a journey
- Satrio♂Knight or noble warrior
- Ferdinand♂Bold in journeying
FAQ about the name Perwira
What is the meaning of Perwira?
Perwira means valiant; military officer. From Malay perwira, ultimately Sanskrit pravīra, 'hero or exceptionally brave'. In Indonesian it also denotes a military officer.
Is Perwira a boy’s name?
Yes, Perwira is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Perwira?
Perwira is of Malay and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Perwira have?
Perwira has 3 syllables (Per-wi-ra) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Perwira?
Perwira ranks #1,713 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Perwira?
Some ideas: Perwira Aji Datar; Perwira Mardika Triyanto; Perwira Nendra.
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