Boy name
Priawan name meaning
“man, male”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #3,532
Priawan is a masculine name meaning ‘man’ or ‘male’, formed from Indonesian pria and the suffix -wan. Pria means ‘man’, while -wan denotes a person or bearer of a quality. The suffix has its roots in Sanskrit -vant, connecting the Indonesian formation with a Sanskrit-derived ending.
What does Priawan mean?
Man, male
In Indonesian: laki-laki
The ending -wan comes from Sanskrit -vant, meaning ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. In Setiawan, Gunawan, and Darmawan, it helps form a name whose meaning depends on the preceding element. More boy names ending in -wan →
Origin and cultural usage of Priawan
Priawan is formed from Indonesian pria, 'man', with the suffix -wan, denoting a person or bearer of a quality. The suffix -wan has its roots in Sanskrit -vant.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Sanskrit |
|---|---|
| Starts with | P · Pr |
Name combinations with Priawan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Priawan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Priawan: man, male
- Inu: prince; royal son
- Guntoro: thunder
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Meaning of each word
- Priawan: man, male
- Yogi: yoga practitioner, ascetic
- Krisno: black or dark-colored
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Priawan Trinanda
Meaning of each word
- Priawan: man, male
- Trinanda: third child; three joys
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Meaning of each word
- Febrian: associated with February
- Priawan: man, male
- Kasturi: musk used as a fragrance
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Priawan Widada
Meaning of each word
- Priawan: man, male
- Widada: safe and well
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Meaning of each word
- Priawan: man, male
- Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
- Afrianto: associated with the month of April
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How to pronounce Priawan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /priawan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦿꦶꦲꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮢᮤᮃᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Priawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Priawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Priawan ranks #3,532 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 Priawan
Famous people named Priawan
- Priawan P. Suryatmo
FAQ about the name Priawan
What is the meaning of Priawan?
Priawan means man, male. Priawan is formed from Indonesian pria, 'man', with the suffix -wan, denoting a person or bearer of a quality. The suffix -wan has its roots in Sanskrit -vant.
Is Priawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Priawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Priawan?
Priawan is of Indonesian and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Priawan have?
Priawan has 3 syllables (Pri-a-wan) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Priawan?
Priawan ranks #3,532 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Priawan?
Some ideas: Priawan Inu Guntoro; Priawan Yogi Krisno; Priawan Trinanda.
Famous people named Priawan?
Notable people named Priawan include Priawan P. Suryatmo.
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