Boy name
Purwa name meaning
“beginning, that which comes first”
Purwa is a masculine name meaning beginning or that which comes first, derived from Sanskrit pūrva through Old Javanese pūrwa. The source word includes the senses of beginning and earlier. It also carries an eastern sense, adding a directional meaning to the word behind the name.
What does Purwa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Purwa
From Sanskrit pūrva through Old Javanese pūrwa. Its senses include beginning, earlier, and eastern.
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 Purwa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Purwa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Purwa: beginning, that which comes first
- Deo: God
- Jayabaya: victorious over danger
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Meaning of each word
- Purwa: beginning, that which comes first
- Mawa: glowing ember
- Adhisurya: foremost sun
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Purwa Negoro
Meaning of each word
- Purwa: beginning, that which comes first
- Negoro: country or royal realm
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Meaning of each word
- Sukarna: having beautiful ears
- Purwa: beginning, that which comes first
- Cahyo: light, radiance
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Purwa Maruhum
Meaning of each word
- Purwa: beginning, that which comes first
- Maruhum: upholding law and justice
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Meaning of each word
- Purwa: beginning, that which comes first
- Saputera: son, boy
- Guritno: verse, composition
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How to pronounce Purwa
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /purwa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦂꦮ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮁᮝ |
Is Purwa a boy’s name?
Yes, Purwa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Purwa ranks #4,405 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 Purwa
- Purwo♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Purna♂♀Whole, complete, perfect
- Pura♂Fortified town, royal residence
- Putra♂Son
- Purwadi♂First and excellent
- Purbo♂Former, beginning
- Pria♂Adult man
- Puja♂♀Reverence through worship or veneration
- Purwaka♂Beginning, opening or introduction
- Pora♂♀
- Purwana♂The first or earlier one
- Punia♂Virtue, meritorious good deeds
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
FAQ about the name Purwa
What is the meaning of Purwa?
Purwa means beginning, that which comes first. From Sanskrit pūrva through Old Javanese pūrwa. Its senses include beginning, earlier, and eastern.
Is Purwa a boy’s name?
Yes, Purwa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Purwa?
Purwa is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Purwa have?
Purwa has 2 syllables (Pur-wa) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Purwa?
Purwa ranks #4,405 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Purwa?
Some ideas: Purwa Deo Jayabaya; Purwa Mawa Adhisurya; Purwa Negoro.
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