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Setiyo name meaning

“faithful, steadfast in keeping promises”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/sətijo/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Javanese
Syllables
3
Popularity
#1,887

Setiyo is a masculine Javanese name meaning faithful or steadfast in keeping promises. It is a spelling variant of setya or setiya, derived from Sanskrit satya, meaning truth or faithfulness. These related spellings connect Setiyo with the same source word and its meanings of truth and loyalty.

What does Setiyo mean?

Faithful, steadfast in keeping promises

In Indonesian: setia, teguh memegang janji

Origin and cultural usage of Setiyo

A Javanese spelling variant of setya or setiya, from Sanskrit satya, ‘truth, faithfulness’.

Linguistic originJavanese, Sanskrit
Common inJavanese
Starts withS · Se

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Name combinations with Setiyo

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

  • Setiyo Hardiansyah Wedakarna

    Meaning of each word

    • Setiyo: faithful, steadfast in keeping promises
    • Hardiansyah: mountain; king
    • Wedakarna: Veda and ear
  • Setiyo Panji Tirta

    Meaning of each word

    • Setiyo: faithful, steadfast in keeping promises
    • Panji: noble title; ceremonial banner
    • Tirta: water; consecrated water
  • Setiyo Hadiono

    Meaning of each word

    • Setiyo: faithful, steadfast in keeping promises
    • Hadiono: foremost, excellent
  • Afrianto Setiyo Gading

    Meaning of each word

    • Afrianto: associated with the month of April
    • Setiyo: faithful, steadfast in keeping promises
    • Gading: elephant tusk; ivory material
  • Setiyo Fitriadi

    Meaning of each word

    • Setiyo: faithful, steadfast in keeping promises
    • Fitriadi: innate nature or purity; excellence
  • Setiyo Adiputra Mardiansyah

    Meaning of each word

    • Setiyo: faithful, steadfast in keeping promises
    • Adiputra: an outstanding son
    • Mardiansyah: king; ruler

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How to pronounce Setiyo

Syllables3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names
IPA/sətijo/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦱꦺꦠꦶꦪꦺꦴ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮞᮨᮒᮤᮚᮧ

Is Setiyo a boy’s name?

Yes, Setiyo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 90%Girls 10% ♀

Setiyo ranks #1,887 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Setiyo

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Setiyo

  • Setiyo Budiwahono · b. 1968
  • Setiyo Eko Sumaryono · b. 1973
  • Setiyo Hastiarwo · b. 1965
  • Setiyo Utomo · b. 1956

FAQ about the name Setiyo

What is the meaning of Setiyo?

Setiyo means faithful, steadfast in keeping promises. A Javanese spelling variant of setya or setiya, from Sanskrit satya, ‘truth, faithfulness’.

Is Setiyo a boy’s name?

Yes, Setiyo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Setiyo?

Setiyo is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Setiyo have?

Setiyo has 3 syllables (Se-ti-yo) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Setiyo?

Setiyo ranks #1,887 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Setiyo?

Some ideas: Setiyo Hardiansyah Wedakarna; Setiyo Panji Tirta; Setiyo Hadiono.

Famous people named Setiyo?

Notable people named Setiyo include Setiyo Budiwahono, Setiyo Eko Sumaryono, Setiyo Hastiarwo.

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