Boy name
Purwaka name meaning
“beginning, opening or introduction”
Purwaka is a masculine Javanese name meaning beginning, opening, or introduction. It comes from the Javanese word purwaka, used for a beginning or introduction. The word is related to the Sanskrit form pūrvaka through Old Javanese usage, linking the name with these earlier language forms.
What does Purwaka mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Purwaka
From Javanese purwaka, used for a beginning or introduction. It is related to Sanskrit pūrvaka through Old Javanese usage.
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Name combinations with Purwaka
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Purwaka, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Purwaka: beginning, opening or introduction
- Karta: prosperous, safe, fortunate
- Langit: the expanse of sky above the earth
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Meaning of each word
- Purwaka: beginning, opening or introduction
- Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent
- Kuya: a tortoise or turtle
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Purwaka Muliawan
Meaning of each word
- Purwaka: beginning, opening or introduction
- Muliawan: possessing nobility
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Meaning of each word
- Hapsoro: male celestial being
- Purwaka: beginning, opening or introduction
- Sulistya: beautiful and pleasing to behold
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Purwaka Juniarto
Meaning of each word
- Purwaka: beginning, opening or introduction
- Juniarto: associated with June
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Meaning of each word
- Purwaka: beginning, opening or introduction
- Kaka: an older sibling
- Ariyanto: noble, honorable
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How to pronounce Purwaka
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /purwaka/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦂꦮꦏ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮁᮝᮊ |
Is Purwaka a boy’s name?
Yes, Purwaka is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Purwaka ranks #2,974 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Purwaka
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 Purwaka
- Purwaka Yudhi · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Purwaka
What is the meaning of Purwaka?
Purwaka means beginning, opening or introduction. From Javanese purwaka, used for a beginning or introduction. It is related to Sanskrit pūrvaka through Old Javanese usage.
Is Purwaka a boy’s name?
Yes, Purwaka is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Purwaka?
Purwaka is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Purwaka have?
Purwaka has 3 syllables (Pur-wa-ka) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Purwaka?
Purwaka ranks #2,974 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Purwaka?
Some ideas: Purwaka Karta Langit; Purwaka Septiadi Kuya; Purwaka Muliawan.
Famous people named Purwaka?
Notable people named Purwaka include Purwaka Yudhi.
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