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Purwadi name meaning

“first and excellent”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/purwadi/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
3
Popularity
#1,004

Purwadi is a masculine Javanese name commonly linked to the meaning first and excellent. It combines purwa, meaning beginning or first, with adi, meaning foremost or excellent. Both name elements draw on Sanskrit vocabulary transmitted through Old Javanese into the Javanese naming tradition.

What does Purwadi mean?

First and excellent

In Indonesian: yang pertama dan unggul

-di

The ending -di occurs in names with different origins, such as Budi, Hadi, and Effendi. It has no shared meaning of its own; each complete name needs its own explanation. More boy names ending in -di →

Origin and cultural usage of Purwadi

Probably combines purwa, meaning beginning or first, with adi, meaning foremost or excellent, in Javanese naming. Both elements draw on Sanskrit vocabulary transmitted through Old Javanese.

Linguistic originSanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi), Javanese
Common inJavanese
Starts withP · Pu

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Name combinations with Purwadi

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

  • Purwadi Dedek Langit

    Meaning of each word

    • Purwadi: first and excellent
    • Dedek: younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
    • Langit: the expanse of sky above the earth
  • Purwadi Tanu Ariwibowo

    Meaning of each word

    • Purwadi: first and excellent
    • Tanu: body, self
    • Ariwibowo: dignified younger sibling
  • Purwadi Fitriadi

    Meaning of each word

    • Purwadi: first and excellent
    • Fitriadi: innate nature or purity; excellence
  • Susetya Purwadi Rukma

    Meaning of each word

    • Susetya: deeply faithful, steadfast
    • Purwadi: first and excellent
    • Rukma: gold or a gold ornament
  • Purwadi Gumilang

    Meaning of each word

    • Purwadi: first and excellent
    • Gumilang: gleaming, shining brightly
  • Purwadi Raharja Syaputra

    Meaning of each word

    • Purwadi: first and excellent
    • Raharja: prosperous, peaceful, safe
    • Syaputra: son, male child

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How to pronounce Purwadi

Syllables3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names
IPA/purwadi/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦥꦸꦂꦮꦢꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮕᮥᮁᮝᮓᮤ

Is Purwadi a boy’s name?

Yes, Purwadi 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% ♀

Purwadi ranks #1,004 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Purwadi

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Purwadi

  • Purwadi
  • Purwadi
  • Purwadi Arianto · b. 1966
  • Purwadi Mukson · b. 1959
  • Raden Purwadi
  • Purwadi · b. 1973
  • Purwadi · b. 1961
  • Purwadi · b. 1978
  • Purwadi · b. 1971
  • Purwadi · b. 1982
  • Purwadi Utomo · b. 1957

FAQ about the name Purwadi

What is the meaning of Purwadi?

Purwadi means first and excellent. Probably combines purwa, meaning beginning or first, with adi, meaning foremost or excellent, in Javanese naming. Both elements draw on Sanskrit vocabulary transmitted through Old Javanese.

Is Purwadi a boy’s name?

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

What is the origin of the name Purwadi?

Purwadi is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.

How many syllables does Purwadi have?

Purwadi has 3 syllables (Pur-wa-di) and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Purwadi?

Purwadi ranks #1,004 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Purwadi?

Some ideas: Purwadi Dedek Langit; Purwadi Tanu Ariwibowo; Purwadi Fitriadi.

Famous people named Purwadi?

Notable people named Purwadi include Purwadi, Purwadi, Purwadi Arianto.

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