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Purwoko name meaning

“a beginning, an opening”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/purwoko/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Javanese
Syllables
3
Popularity
#865

Purwoko is a masculine Javanese name commonly linked to purwaka, meaning a beginning, an opening, or an introduction. The form Purwoko reflects the Javanese pronunciation of purwaka. Its source word is related to the Sanskrit element pūrva, meaning ‘earlier’, which provides further context for the name’s meaning of a beginning.

What does Purwoko mean?

A beginning, an opening

In Indonesian: awal, permulaan suatu hal

Origin and cultural usage of Purwoko

A Javanese pronunciation form of purwaka, meaning a beginning or introduction. The word is related to Sanskrit pūrva ‘earlier’.

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

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 Purwoko

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

  • Purwoko Mardiono Dino

    Meaning of each word

    • Purwoko: a beginning, an opening
    • Mardiono: to cultivate, to strive for
    • Dino: day
  • Purwoko Nadi Bagio

    Meaning of each word

    • Purwoko: a beginning, an opening
    • Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
    • Bagio: good fortune or happiness
  • Purwoko Bhakti

    Meaning of each word

    • Purwoko: a beginning, an opening
    • Bhakti: devotion, profound loyalty
  • Anugerah Purwoko Guritno

    Meaning of each word

    • Anugerah: grace, a precious gift
    • Purwoko: a beginning, an opening
    • Guritno: verse, composition
  • Purwoko Karta

    Meaning of each word

    • Purwoko: a beginning, an opening
    • Karta: prosperous, safe, fortunate
  • Purwoko Satwika Wiraputra

    Meaning of each word

    • Purwoko: a beginning, an opening
    • Satwika: pure and virtuous
    • Wiraputra: a brave son

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How to pronounce Purwoko

Syllables3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names
IPA/purwoko/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦥꦸꦂꦮꦺꦴꦏꦺꦴ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮕᮥᮁᮝᮧᮊᮧ

Is Purwoko a boy’s name?

Yes, Purwoko is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 94%Girls 6% ♀

Purwoko ranks #865 among boy names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Purwoko

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Purwoko

  • Purwoko Fidyanto · b. 1971
  • Purwoko Julisasongko · b. 1957
  • Purwoko Yudianto
  • R. Purwoko J. Soemantri

FAQ about the name Purwoko

What is the meaning of Purwoko?

Purwoko means a beginning, an opening. A Javanese pronunciation form of purwaka, meaning a beginning or introduction. The word is related to Sanskrit pūrva ‘earlier’.

Is Purwoko a boy’s name?

Yes, Purwoko is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Purwoko?

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

How many syllables does Purwoko have?

Purwoko has 3 syllables (Pur-wo-ko) and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Purwoko?

Purwoko ranks #865 among boy names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Purwoko?

Some ideas: Purwoko Mardiono Dino; Purwoko Nadi Bagio; Purwoko Bhakti.

Famous people named Purwoko?

Notable people named Purwoko include Purwoko Fidyanto, Purwoko Julisasongko, Purwoko Yudianto.

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