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Poerwanto name meaning
“beginning, that which comes first”
Poerwanto is a masculine Javanese name commonly linked to purwa, meaning ‘beginning’ or ‘that which comes first’, combined with the naming ending -nto. Purwa derives from Sanskrit pūrva. Purwanto is a spelling variant of the name, whose meaning centers on the element expressing beginning or precedence.
What does Poerwanto mean?
The ending -anto appears in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, including Susanto, Purwanto, and Yulianto. This letter sequence does not carry one meaning across all names. More boy names ending in -anto →
Origin and cultural usage of Poerwanto
A Javanese name probably formed from purwa, meaning beginning or earlier, with the naming ending -nto. Purwa derives from Sanskrit pūrva.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Poerwanto
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Poerwanto, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Poerwanto: beginning, that which comes first
- Negoro: country or royal realm
- Aryo: noble, honourable
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Meaning of each word
- Poerwanto: beginning, that which comes first
- Daya: strength or ability
- Surjadi: the sun
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Poerwanto Yoga
Meaning of each word
- Poerwanto: beginning, that which comes first
- Yoga: union, contemplative practice
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Meaning of each word
- Idaman: something deeply desired
- Poerwanto: beginning, that which comes first
- Tahi: intention, plan
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Poerwanto Kusumah
Meaning of each word
- Poerwanto: beginning, that which comes first
- Kusumah: flower, blossom
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Meaning of each word
- Poerwanto: beginning, that which comes first
- Narayana: another name of Vishnu
- Herianto: ruler of the home
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How to pronounce Poerwanto
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /purwanto/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦂꦮꦤ꧀ꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮁᮝᮔ᮪ᮒᮧ |
Is Poerwanto a boy’s name?
Yes, Poerwanto is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Poerwanto ranks #3,519 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names with related meanings
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
- Syahrul♂A calendar month
- Riyadi♂Connected with a festive holiday
- Febri♂♀Associated with February
- Yanuar♂Associated with January
- Juli♂♀The seventh month of the Gregorian calendar
FAQ about the name Poerwanto
What is the meaning of Poerwanto?
Poerwanto means beginning, that which comes first. A Javanese name probably formed from purwa, meaning beginning or earlier, with the naming ending -nto. Purwa derives from Sanskrit pūrva.
Is Poerwanto a boy’s name?
Yes, Poerwanto is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Poerwanto?
Poerwanto is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Poerwanto have?
Poerwanto has 3 syllables (Poer-wan-to) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Poerwanto?
Poerwanto ranks #3,519 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Poerwanto?
Other spellings: Purwanto.
What full names go well with Poerwanto?
Some ideas: Poerwanto Negoro Aryo; Poerwanto Daya Surjadi; Poerwanto Yoga.
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