Boy name
Prawira name meaning
“a brave and valiant hero”
Prawira is a masculine name meaning a brave and valiant hero. It comes from Javanese prawira through the Old Javanese form prawīra. Its ultimate source is Sanskrit pravīra, meaning a hero or exceptionally brave, linking the name’s meaning to both heroism and bravery.
What does Prawira 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 Prawira
From Javanese prawira through Old Javanese prawīra, ultimately Sanskrit pravīra, meaning a hero or exceptionally brave.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi), Sanskrit |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese, Sundanese |
| Starts with | P · Pr |
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 Prawira
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Prawira, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Sukarsono: good intention
- Mangaraja: king, ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Supriono: good and beloved
- Indar: Indra, ruler of the gods
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Prawira Rijadi
Meaning of each word
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Rijadi: greatness, celebration
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Meaning of each word
- Juniawan: associated with June
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Sinathrya: knight, noble warrior
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Prawira Satryo
Meaning of each word
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Satryo: knight or warrior
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Prawira Wiranegara Harta
Meaning of each word
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Wiranegara: a hero of the realm
- Harta: wealth, valuable possessions
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How to pronounce Prawira
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /prawira/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦿꦮꦶꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮢᮝᮤᮛ |
Is Prawira a boy’s name?
Yes, Prawira is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Prawira ranks #834 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Prawira
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
Famous people named Prawira
- Habib Prawira
- Prawira Fajarindra Belgiawan
FAQ about the name Prawira
What is the meaning of Prawira?
Prawira means a brave and valiant hero. From Javanese prawira through Old Javanese prawīra, ultimately Sanskrit pravīra, meaning a hero or exceptionally brave.
Is Prawira a boy’s name?
Yes, Prawira is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Prawira?
Prawira is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Prawira have?
Prawira has 3 syllables (Pra-wi-ra) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Prawira?
Prawira ranks #834 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Prawira?
Some ideas: Prawira Sukarsono Mangaraja; Prawira Supriono Indar; Prawira Rijadi.
Famous people named Prawira?
Notable people named Prawira include Habib Prawira, Prawira Fajarindra Belgiawan.
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