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Priyo name meaning

“dear, beloved”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/prijo/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Javanese
Syllables
2
Popularity
#695

Priyo is a masculine name commonly linked to a Javanese form of Sanskrit priya, meaning “dear,” “beloved,” or “pleasing.” Its spelling also resembles Javanese priya, meaning “man.” These connections provide the linguistic context for the name, with the Sanskrit word supplying its meaning of affection.

What does Priyo mean?

Dear, beloved

In Indonesian: tersayang, yang dicintai

Origin and cultural usage of Priyo

Possibly a Javanese form of Sanskrit priya, meaning dear or pleasing. The spelling also resembles Javanese priya, meaning man.

Linguistic originJavanese, Sanskrit
Common inJavanese
Starts withP · 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 Priyo

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Priyo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Priyo Anggara Krisno

    Meaning of each word

    • Priyo: dear, beloved
    • Anggara: Tuesday, the planet Mars
    • Krisno: black or dark-colored
  • Priyo Yogie Tulis

    Meaning of each word

    • Priyo: dear, beloved
    • Yogie: yoga practitioner, spiritual aspirant
    • Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
  • Priyo Nugraha

    Meaning of each word

    • Priyo: dear, beloved
    • Nugraha: grace, a gracious gift
  • Syahdan Priyo Rakasiwi

    Meaning of each word

    • Syahdan: then, afterward
    • Priyo: dear, beloved
    • Rakasiwi: elder sibling’s child
  • Priyo Aprilianto

    Meaning of each word

    • Priyo: dear, beloved
    • Aprilianto: associated with April
  • Priyo Sanjoto Wirajaya

    Meaning of each word

    • Priyo: dear, beloved
    • Sanjoto: weapon, defensive equipment
    • Wirajaya: a victorious hero

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How to pronounce Priyo

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA/prijo/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦥꦿꦶꦪꦺꦴ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮕᮢᮤᮚᮧ

Is Priyo a boy’s name?

Yes, Priyo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Priyo ranks #695 among boy names in our data sample (29 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Priyo

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Priyo

  • Priyo Budi Santoso · b. 1966
  • Priyo Widyanto · b. 1965
  • Priyo · b. 1962
  • Priyo Aji Ngudiwaskito · b. 1965
  • Priyo Budi Purwanto
  • Priyo Darmono · b. 1988
  • Priyo Indrianto · b. 1970
  • Priyo Martono · b. 1981
  • Priyo Mujihad
  • Priyo Purnomo · b. 1965
  • Priyo Sardjono · b. 1953
  • Priyo Sunanto Sidhy · b. 1961

FAQ about the name Priyo

What is the meaning of Priyo?

Priyo means dear, beloved. Possibly a Javanese form of Sanskrit priya, meaning dear or pleasing. The spelling also resembles Javanese priya, meaning man.

Is Priyo a boy’s name?

Yes, Priyo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Priyo?

Priyo is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Priyo have?

Priyo has 2 syllables (Pri-yo) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Priyo?

Priyo ranks #695 among boy names in our data sample (29 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Priyo?

Some ideas: Priyo Anggara Krisno; Priyo Yogie Tulis; Priyo Nugraha.

Famous people named Priyo?

Notable people named Priyo include Priyo Budi Santoso, Priyo Widyanto, Priyo.

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