Boy name
Probo name meaning
“radiant light”
Probo is a masculine name meaning “radiant light,” originating from Sanskrit prabhā through Old Javanese. Its source word means light or radiance. The spelling Probo reflects the Javanese pronunciation of Praba, linking the two name forms through their pronunciation and their shared source word for light.
What does Probo mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Probo
Probo reflects the Javanese pronunciation of Praba, from Sanskrit prabhā through Old Javanese, meaning light or radiance.
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 Probo
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Probo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Probo: radiant light
- Muliawan: possessing nobility
- Cahyo: light, radiance
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Meaning of each word
- Probo: radiant light
- Sundoro: beautiful, lovely
- Ramot: careful, watchful
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Probo Sumurung
Meaning of each word
- Probo: radiant light
- Sumurung: superior, better
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Meaning of each word
- Ganang: man; male
- Probo: radiant light
- Bina: to build and develop
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Probo Mahendra
Meaning of each word
- Probo: radiant light
- Mahendra: the great Indra
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Probo Heriansyah Sandy
Meaning of each word
- Probo: radiant light
- Heriansyah: ruler of the home; king
- Sandy: defender of humankind
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How to pronounce Probo
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /probo/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦿꦺꦴꦧꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮢᮧᮘᮧ |
Is Probo a boy’s name?
Yes, Probo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Probo ranks #3,534 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 Probo
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Munir♂Radiant, giving light
Famous people named Probo
- Probo Yulastoro · b. 1966
- Probo Yuniar Wahyudianto · b. 1955
FAQ about the name Probo
What is the meaning of Probo?
Probo means radiant light. Probo reflects the Javanese pronunciation of Praba, from Sanskrit prabhā through Old Javanese, meaning light or radiance.
Is Probo a boy’s name?
Yes, Probo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Probo?
Probo is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Probo have?
Probo has 2 syllables (Pro-bo) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Probo?
Probo ranks #3,534 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 Probo?
Some ideas: Probo Muliawan Cahyo; Probo Sundoro Ramot; Probo Sumurung.
Famous people named Probo?
Notable people named Probo include Probo Yulastoro, Probo Yuniar Wahyudianto.
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