Boy name
Purbo name meaning
“former, beginning”
Purbo is a masculine Javanese name meaning former or beginning. It is a Javanese spelling of purba, ultimately derived from Sanskrit pūrva, meaning former or earlier. The final -o reflects Javanese pronunciation and connects the written name Purbo with its related form purba.
What does Purbo mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Purbo
A Javanese spelling of purba, ultimately from Sanskrit pūrva, 'former or earlier'. The final -o 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 Purbo
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Purbo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Purbo: former, beginning
- Anggara: Tuesday, the planet Mars
- Hardiono: mountain
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Purbo Tahi Hendriyanto
Meaning of each word
- Purbo: former, beginning
- Tahi: intention, plan
- Hendriyanto: ruler of the home
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Purbo Awi
Meaning of each word
- Purbo: former, beginning
- Awi: the bamboo plant
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Meaning of each word
- Gigih: persistent, steadfast in effort
- Purbo: former, beginning
- Satria: knight, noble warrior
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Purbo Gugun
Meaning of each word
- Purbo: former, beginning
- Gugun: useful, possessing merit
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Purbo Sosrodjojo Triadi
Meaning of each word
- Purbo: former, beginning
- Sosrodjojo: a thousand victories
- Triadi: third and excellent
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How to pronounce Purbo
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /purbo/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦂꦧꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮁᮘᮧ |
Is Purbo a boy’s name?
Yes, Purbo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Purbo ranks #1,719 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Purbo
Names with related meanings
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
- Syahrul♂A calendar month
- Riyadi♂Connected with a festive holiday
- Febri♂♀Associated with February
- Yanuar♂Associated with January
Famous people named Purbo
- Purbo Asmoro · b. 1961
- Purbo S. Suwondo · b. 1927
- Purbo Santosa · b. 1963
- Purbo Widodo · b. 2002
- R. S. Purbo Asmoro · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Purbo
What is the meaning of Purbo?
Purbo means former, beginning. A Javanese spelling of purba, ultimately from Sanskrit pūrva, 'former or earlier'. The final -o reflects Javanese pronunciation.
Is Purbo a boy’s name?
Yes, Purbo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Purbo?
Purbo is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Purbo have?
Purbo has 2 syllables (Pur-bo) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Purbo?
Purbo ranks #1,719 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Purbo?
Some ideas: Purbo Anggara Hardiono; Purbo Tahi Hendriyanto; Purbo Awi.
Famous people named Purbo?
Notable people named Purbo include Purbo Asmoro, Purbo S. Suwondo, Purbo Santosa.
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