Boy name
Prabowo name meaning
“authority, influence”
Prabowo is a masculine Javanese name meaning ‘authority’ or ‘influence’. It comes from Javanese prabawa, through Old Javanese from Sanskrit prabhāva, meaning ‘power’ or ‘influence’. The spelling ending in -owo reflects Javanese pronunciation and connects the written name with its Javanese source form.
What does Prabowo mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Prabowo
From Javanese prabawa, through Old Javanese from Sanskrit prabhāva, meaning power or influence. The spelling -owo reflects Javanese 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 Prabowo
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Prabowo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Prabowo as a first name
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Prabowo Aditama
Interpretation
May this person embody authority and stand out through excellence.Meaning of each word
- Prabowo: authority, influence
- Aditama: most distinguished or excellent
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Prabowo Septiadi
Interpretation
A picture of personal authority paired with the month of September.Meaning of each word
- Prabowo: authority, influence
- Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent
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Prabowo Kabul
Interpretation
May this person possess authority and find acceptance for their wishes.Meaning of each word
- Prabowo: authority, influence
- Kabul: acceptance, fulfillment of a request
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Prabowo Nadi
Interpretation
A picture of personal authority joined with the pulse of life.Meaning of each word
- Prabowo: authority, influence
- Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
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Prabowo Moreno
Interpretation
A picture of personal authority with dark hair or brownish skin.Meaning of each word
- Prabowo: authority, influence
- Moreno: dark-haired or brown-complexioned
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Interpretation
A wish for fulfilled requests for someone with authority and February associations.Meaning of each word
- Prabowo: authority, influence
- Kabul: acceptance, fulfillment of a request
- Febrian: associated with February
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Prabowo Bangkit
Interpretation
May this person possess authority, rise again, and move forward.Meaning of each word
- Prabowo: authority, influence
- Bangkit: rise again, begin moving forward
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Prabowo Febria
Interpretation
A picture of personal authority paired with the month of February.Meaning of each word
- Prabowo: authority, influence
- Febria: associated with February
Prabowo as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this person be honorable, possess authority, and radiate light.Meaning of each word
- Fandi: sir, respected person
- Prabowo: authority, influence
- Cahyo: light, radiance
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Interpretation
May this mighty ruler possess authority and remain faithful to truth.Meaning of each word
- Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
- Prabowo: authority, influence
- Richie: powerful ruler
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Gema Prabowo Halilintar
Interpretation
A picture of authority resounding with echoes and flashes of lightning.Meaning of each word
- Gema: sound reflected back
- Prabowo: authority, influence
- Halilintar: a striking thunderbolt
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Interpretation
May this person possess authority, remain steadfast, and bear signs of fortune.Meaning of each word
- Tegar: steadfast, resilient in hardship
- Prabowo: authority, influence
- Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
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Interpretation
A picture of true authority resounding with the sound of thunder.Meaning of each word
- Guntoro: thunder
- Prabowo: authority, influence
- Sintong: true, real, genuine
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Interpretation
May this younger brother possess authority, show courage, and be respectfully addressed.Meaning of each word
- Farrel: a man of valor
- Prabowo: authority, influence
- Dimas: a younger male addressed respectfully
Prabowo as a last name
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Adiputra Prabowo
Interpretation
May this son grow into an excellent person with authority.Meaning of each word
- Adiputra: an outstanding son
- Prabowo: authority, influence
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Interpretation
May this guardian possess authority, remain faithful, and protect all.Meaning of each word
- Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
- Alvaro: guardian of all
- Prabowo: authority, influence
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Dipo Prabowo
Interpretation
May this person possess authority and become a source of light.Meaning of each word
- Dipo: lamp, source of light
- Prabowo: authority, influence
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Febrian Prabowo
Interpretation
A picture of someone with authority whose name evokes February.Meaning of each word
- Febrian: associated with February
- Prabowo: authority, influence
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Fernando Prabowo
Interpretation
May this person possess authority and show courage on every journey.Meaning of each word
- Fernando: bold in a journey
- Prabowo: authority, influence
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Arga Prabowo
Interpretation
A picture of personal authority like a mountain with a towering peak.Meaning of each word
- Arga: mountain, towering summit
- Prabowo: authority, influence
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How to pronounce Prabowo
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /prabowo/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦿꦧꦺꦴꦮꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮢᮘᮧᮝᮧ |
Is Prabowo a boy’s name?
Yes, Prabowo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Prabowo ranks #214 among boy names in our data sample (86 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Prabowo
- Pranowo♂The sacred syllable Om
- Pramono♂Measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Pranoto♂Order or regulation
- Prakoso♂Strong, mighty
- Pratomo♂First, earliest
- Prayogo♂Good, proper, fitting
- Prawoto♂Mountain
- Prastowo♂Alert and perceptive
- Prasojo♂Simple, modest, unassuming
- Prajogo♂Suitable, proper or fitting
- Prabawa♂Authority and influence
- Pradono♂Principal, foremost
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
- Suherman♂A good warrior
Famous people named Prabowo
- Prabowo Subianto · b. 1951
- Prabowo · b. 1965
- Prabowo
- Prabowo · b. 1962
- Prabowo Pudjowidodo
- Prabowo Rafsanjani Rizki
- Prabowo S. · b. 1957
- Prabowo Surjono
- Prabowo Utomo
- R. Prabowo Surjono
- Raden Prabowo
- Raden Prabowo Argo Yuwono · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Prabowo
What is the meaning of Prabowo?
Prabowo means authority, influence. From Javanese prabawa, through Old Javanese from Sanskrit prabhāva, meaning power or influence. The spelling -owo reflects Javanese pronunciation.
Is Prabowo a boy’s name?
Yes, Prabowo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Prabowo?
Prabowo is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Prabowo have?
Prabowo has 3 syllables (Pra-bo-wo) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Prabowo?
Prabowo ranks #214 among boy names in our data sample (86 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Prabowo?
Some ideas: Prabowo Aditama; Fandi Prabowo Cahyo; Adiputra Prabowo.
Famous people named Prabowo?
Notable people named Prabowo include Prabowo Subianto, Prabowo, Prabowo.
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