Boy name
Purwo name meaning
“beginning, that which comes first”
Purwo is a masculine Javanese name meaning beginning or that which comes first. It is a form of purwa, through Old Javanese pūrwa from Sanskrit pūrva, meaning earlier or first. The final o in Purwo reflects a particular Javanese pronunciation of the name.
What does Purwo mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Purwo
A Javanese form of purwa, through Old Javanese pūrwa from Sanskrit pūrva, 'earlier' or 'first'. The o spelling reflects a Javanese pronunciation.
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Name combinations with Purwo
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Purwo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Purwo: beginning, that which comes first
- Triaji: three; valuable or honored
- Arya: noble, honorable
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Meaning of each word
- Purwo: beginning, that which comes first
- Kuwat: strong and able to endure
- Ardianto: mountain; steadfast as a mountain
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Purwo Nugraha
Meaning of each word
- Purwo: beginning, that which comes first
- Nugraha: grace, a gracious gift
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- Noven: born in November
- Purwo: beginning, that which comes first
- Rijadi: greatness, celebration
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Purwo Laksamana
Meaning of each word
- Purwo: beginning, that which comes first
- Laksamana: highest-ranking naval commander
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Meaning of each word
- Purwo: beginning, that which comes first
- Reka: design or creation
- Mardiono: to cultivate, to strive for
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How to pronounce Purwo
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /purwo/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦂꦮꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮁᮝᮧ |
Is Purwo a boy’s name?
Yes, Purwo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 82% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Purwo ranks #1,392 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Purwo
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 Purwo
- Purwo Setyanto
- Purwo Sudaryanto
- Purwo Cahyoko
- Purwo Saputro · b. 1979
- Purwo Utomo · b. 1966
- S. Purwo Santono
FAQ about the name Purwo
What is the meaning of Purwo?
Purwo means beginning, that which comes first. A Javanese form of purwa, through Old Javanese pūrwa from Sanskrit pūrva, 'earlier' or 'first'. The o spelling reflects a Javanese pronunciation.
Is Purwo a boy’s name?
Yes, Purwo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 82% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Purwo?
Purwo is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Purwo have?
Purwo has 2 syllables (Pur-wo) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Purwo?
Purwo ranks #1,392 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Purwo?
Some ideas: Purwo Triaji Arya; Purwo Kuwat Ardianto; Purwo Nugraha.
Famous people named Purwo?
Notable people named Purwo include Purwo Setyanto, Purwo Sudaryanto, Purwo Cahyoko.
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