Boy name
Purboyo name meaning
“power, authority”
Purboyo is a masculine name meaning power or authority, commonly linked to the Javanese forms purbaya or purba. These forms are associated with power and authority and provide the basis for the name's interpretation. The spelling -oyo reflects Javanese pronunciation and explains the written form Purboyo.
What does Purboyo mean?
Power, authority
In Indonesian: kekuatan, kewibawaan
Origin and cultural usage of Purboyo
Purboyo is commonly linked to Javanese purbaya or purba, associated with power and authority. The spelling -oyo reflects Javanese pronunciation.
How to pronounce Purboyo
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /purbojo/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦂꦧꦺꦴꦪꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮁᮘᮧᮚᮧ |
Is Purboyo a boy’s name?
Yes, Purboyo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Purboyo ranks #4,404 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Purboyo
Famous people named Purboyo
- Purboyo Handoyonoto
FAQ about the name Purboyo
What is the meaning of Purboyo?
Purboyo means power, authority. Purboyo is commonly linked to Javanese purbaya or purba, associated with power and authority. The spelling -oyo reflects Javanese pronunciation.
Is Purboyo a boy’s name?
Yes, Purboyo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Purboyo have?
Purboyo has 3 syllables (Pur-bo-yo) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Purboyo?
Purboyo ranks #4,404 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Purboyo?
Notable people named Purboyo include Purboyo Handoyonoto.
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