Unisex name
Purwono name meaning
“beginning, first”
Purwono is a name used for boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning beginning or first. This Javanese name is built from purwa with an extended -na or -no ending. Purwa itself derives from Sanskrit pūrva, providing the name with its central meaning.
What does Purwono mean?
The ending -no is common in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, including Hartono, Mulyono, and Pramono. It has no fixed meaning on its own; the complete name matters. More boy names ending in -no →
Origin and cultural usage of Purwono
A Javanese name built on purwa, meaning beginning or first, with an extended -na/-no ending. Purwa derives from Sanskrit pūrva.
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Name combinations with Purwono
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Purwono, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Purwono: beginning, first
- Rangga: a historical official's title
- Ekaputra: first son
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Purwono Suprayitno Aditya
Meaning of each word
- Purwono: beginning, first
- Suprayitno: very watchful and careful
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Purwono Cahyo
Meaning of each word
- Purwono: beginning, first
- Cahyo: light, radiance
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Meaning of each word
- Mohan: captivating, enchanting
- Purwono: beginning, first
- Ismoyo: another name for Semar
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Purwono Triadi
Meaning of each word
- Purwono: beginning, first
- Triadi: third and excellent
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Meaning of each word
- Purwono: beginning, first
- Sanjoto: weapon, defensive equipment
- Kuya: a tortoise or turtle
How to pronounce Purwono
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /purwono/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦂꦮꦺꦴꦤꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮁᮝᮧᮔᮧ |
Is Purwono a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Purwono is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Purwono ranks #256 among unisex names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Purwono
- Purwoko♂A beginning, an opening
- Purwoto♂Mountain
- Purnomo♂The moon at its fullest
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Purwo♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Paryono♂
- Pujiono♂Praise, acclaim
- Purwani♀Beginning, that which comes first
- Purwito♂Beginning
- Parwoto♂Mountain, mountains
- Purwana♂The first or earlier one
- Permono♂Measure, standard
Names with related meanings
- Lestari♀Enduring, continuing over time
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Novita♀Associated with the month of November
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yunita♀Associated with the month of June
- Desi♀Associated with the month of December
- Dina♀Day
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
Famous people named Purwono
- Purwono · b. 1952
- Purwono Edi Santosa · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Purwono
What is the meaning of Purwono?
Purwono means beginning, first. A Javanese name built on purwa, meaning beginning or first, with an extended -na/-no ending. Purwa derives from Sanskrit pūrva.
Is Purwono a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Purwono is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Purwono?
Purwono is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Purwono have?
Purwono has 3 syllables (Pur-wo-no) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Purwono?
Purwono ranks #256 among unisex names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Purwono?
Some ideas: Purwono Rangga Ekaputra; Purwono Suprayitno Aditya; Purwono Cahyo.
Famous people named Purwono?
Notable people named Purwono include Purwono, Purwono Edi Santosa.
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