Boy name
Riswanto name meaning
“Gentle”
Riswanto is a masculine name commonly linked to Javanese aris, meaning gentle or slow. The interpretation gentle is associated with this word in Javanese naming in Banyumas. The name also contains wanto, which is described as a masculine naming element in that context.
What does Riswanto mean?
The ending -anto appears in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, including Susanto, Purwanto, and Yulianto. This letter sequence does not carry one meaning across all names. More boy names ending in -anto →
Origin and cultural usage of Riswanto
Riswanto is linked to aris ‘gentle, slow’ in a study of Javanese names in Banyumas. The study describes wanto as a masculine naming element.
Riswanto is documented as a jeneng tuwa in the Javanese naming tradition of Watuagung, Banyumas.
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How to pronounce Riswanto
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /riswanto/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦶꦱ꧀ꦮꦤ꧀ꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮤᮞ᮪ᮝᮔ᮪ᮒᮧ |
Is Riswanto a boy’s name?
Yes, Riswanto is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Riswanto ranks #4,444 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Riswanto
What is the meaning of Riswanto?
Riswanto means Gentle. Riswanto is linked to aris ‘gentle, slow’ in a study of Javanese names in Banyumas. The study describes wanto as a masculine naming element.
Is Riswanto a boy’s name?
Yes, Riswanto is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Riswanto have?
Riswanto has 3 syllables (Ris-wan-to) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Riswanto?
Riswanto ranks #4,444 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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