Boy name
Poetro name meaning
“son, male child”
Poetro is a masculine name meaning ‘son’ or ‘male child’, derived from Sanskrit putra through a form reflecting Javanese pronunciation. The final o represents the local pronunciation of the ending vowel. Putro is another spelling of the name, sharing the same source word and meaning.
What does Poetro mean?
Son, male child
In Indonesian: anak laki-laki
Origin and cultural usage of Poetro
A Javanese pronunciation-based form of putra, from Sanskrit putra 'son'. The final o reflects the local pronunciation.
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 Poetro
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Poetro, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Poetro: son, male child
- Nawa: nine; new
- Adek: a younger sibling
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Meaning of each word
- Poetro: son, male child
- Adityo: the sun or sun deity
- Mardika: free, unbound
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Poetro Irawadi
Meaning of each word
- Poetro: son, male child
- Irawadi: the Irrawaddy River; abundant in water
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Meaning of each word
- Khrisna: black or dark in color
- Poetro: son, male child
- Setiawan: one who remains loyal
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Poetro Raharja
Meaning of each word
- Poetro: son, male child
- Raharja: prosperous, peaceful, safe
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Meaning of each word
- Poetro: son, male child
- Surjadi: the sun
- Handika: speech, words
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How to pronounce Poetro
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /putro/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦠꦿꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮒ᮪ᮛᮧ |
Is Poetro a boy’s name?
Yes, Poetro is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Poetro ranks #3,520 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 that sound like Poetro
Famous people named Poetro
- Poetro Lebdo Sambegoro
FAQ about the name Poetro
What is the meaning of Poetro?
Poetro means son, male child. A Javanese pronunciation-based form of putra, from Sanskrit putra 'son'. The final o reflects the local pronunciation.
Is Poetro a boy’s name?
Yes, Poetro is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Poetro?
Poetro is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Poetro have?
Poetro has 2 syllables (Poet-ro) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Poetro?
Poetro ranks #3,520 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Poetro?
Other spellings: Putro.
What full names go well with Poetro?
Some ideas: Poetro Nawa Adek; Poetro Adityo Mardika; Poetro Irawadi.
Famous people named Poetro?
Notable people named Poetro include Poetro Lebdo Sambegoro.
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