Boy name
Purwana name meaning
“the first or earlier one”
Purwana is a masculine name meaning “the first or earlier one,” commonly linked to Javanese purwa, meaning first or earlier. Purwa comes from Sanskrit pūrva, carrying the same sense. The name is formed by combining this source element with -na, an ending used in naming.
What does Purwana mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Purwana
Purwana is probably formed from Javanese purwa, 'first' or 'earlier', from Sanskrit pūrva, with the naming suffix -na.
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Name combinations with Purwana
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Purwana, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Purwana: the first or earlier one
- Berkat: a gift bringing goodness
- Hadiono: foremost, excellent
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Meaning of each word
- Purwana: the first or earlier one
- Angger: young one, an address to a child
- Gangga: the River Ganges in India
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Purwana Juniarto
Meaning of each word
- Purwana: the first or earlier one
- Juniarto: associated with June
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Meaning of each word
- Syaputra: son, male child
- Purwana: the first or earlier one
- Rajendra: king among kings
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Purwana Jayabaya
Meaning of each word
- Purwana: the first or earlier one
- Jayabaya: victorious over danger
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Meaning of each word
- Purwana: the first or earlier one
- Handika: speech, words
- Bangkit: rise again, begin moving forward
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How to pronounce Purwana
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /purwana/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦂꦮꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮁᮝᮔ |
Is Purwana a boy’s name?
Yes, Purwana is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Purwana ranks #3,537 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Purwana
- Purwaka♂Beginning, opening or introduction
- Purnama♂♀The moon in its full phase
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Permana♂Measure, limit, quantity
- Perdana♂The first or foremost
- Purwadi♂First and excellent
- Purwono♂♀Beginning, first
- Purna♂♀Whole, complete, perfect
- Prana♂Breath, vital force
- Purwa♂Beginning, that which comes first
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 Purwana
What is the meaning of Purwana?
Purwana means the first or earlier one. Purwana is probably formed from Javanese purwa, 'first' or 'earlier', from Sanskrit pūrva, with the naming suffix -na.
Is Purwana a boy’s name?
Yes, Purwana is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Purwana?
Purwana is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Purwana have?
Purwana has 3 syllables (Pur-wa-na) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Purwana?
Purwana ranks #3,537 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Purwana?
Some ideas: Purwana Berkat Hadiono; Purwana Angger Gangga; Purwana Juniarto.
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