Boy name
Pono name meaning
“full, complete”
Pono is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning ‘full’ or ‘complete’. It can be a shortened form of Javanese names containing Purna or Purno. Those related name elements derive from Sanskrit pūrṇa, providing the basis for interpreting the shorter name with the same meaning.
What does Pono mean?
Full, complete
In Indonesian: penuh, lengkap
The ending -no is common in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, including Hartono, Mulyono, and Pramono. It has no fixed meaning on its own; the complete name matters. More boy names ending in -no →
Origin and cultural usage of Pono
Pono can be a shortened form of Javanese names containing Purna or Purno. That element derives from Sanskrit pūrṇa, meaning 'full' or 'complete'.
| Starts with | P |
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How to pronounce Pono
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pono/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦺꦴꦤꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮧᮔᮧ |
Is Pono a boy’s name?
Yes, Pono is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Pono ranks #3,521 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Pono
Famous people named Pono
- Prof Dr Pono Bone
FAQ about the name Pono
What is the meaning of Pono?
Pono means full, complete. Pono can be a shortened form of Javanese names containing Purna or Purno. That element derives from Sanskrit pūrṇa, meaning 'full' or 'complete'.
Is Pono a boy’s name?
Yes, Pono is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Pono have?
Pono has 2 syllables (Po-no) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Pono?
Pono ranks #3,521 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Pono?
Notable people named Pono include Prof Dr Pono Bone.
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