Boy name
Purwito name meaning
“beginning; first”
Purwito is a masculine Javanese name meaning beginning or first. It is commonly linked to the Javanese element purwa, meaning beginning or first, from Sanskrit pūrva. The ending -ito is a name-forming extension added to that element in the formation of the name Purwito.
What does Purwito mean?
The ending -to occurs in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, such as Susanto, Purwanto, and Yulianto. It has no single independent meaning; final -o often reflects a Javanese pronunciation of -a. More boy names ending in -to →
Origin and cultural usage of Purwito
This Javanese name is commonly linked to purwa ‘beginning, first’, from Sanskrit pūrva. The ending -ito is a name-forming extension.
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 Purwito
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Purwito, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Purwito: beginning; first
- Satria: knight, noble warrior
- Nara: human being, person
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Meaning of each word
- Purwito: beginning; first
- Afrianto: associated with the month of April
- Suharjo: prosperous, in a favorable condition
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Purwito Khrisna
Meaning of each word
- Purwito: beginning; first
- Khrisna: black or dark in color
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Meaning of each word
- Suharjo: prosperous, in a favorable condition
- Purwito: beginning; first
- Damar: lamp; tree resin used for lighting
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Purwito Wirajaya
Meaning of each word
- Purwito: beginning; first
- Wirajaya: a victorious hero
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Meaning of each word
- Purwito: beginning; first
- Sukarna: having beautiful ears
- Ismaya: another name for the character Semar
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How to pronounce Purwito
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /purwito/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦂꦮꦶꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮁᮝᮤᮒᮧ |
Is Purwito a boy’s name?
Yes, Purwito is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Purwito ranks #2,975 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 Purwito
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 Purwito
- Purwito Hadi Wardhono
FAQ about the name Purwito
What is the meaning of Purwito?
Purwito means beginning; first. This Javanese name is commonly linked to purwa ‘beginning, first’, from Sanskrit pūrva. The ending -ito is a name-forming extension.
Is Purwito a boy’s name?
Yes, Purwito is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Purwito?
Purwito is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Purwito have?
Purwito has 3 syllables (Pur-wi-to) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Purwito?
Purwito ranks #2,975 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 Purwito?
Some ideas: Purwito Satria Nara; Purwito Afrianto Suharjo; Purwito Khrisna.
Famous people named Purwito?
Notable people named Purwito include Purwito Hadi Wardhono.
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