Boy name
Seto name meaning
“white in color”
Seto is a masculine Javanese name meaning white in color. It is a spelling of seta based on Javanese pronunciation and carries the same meaning. The source word traces through Old Javanese to Sanskrit śveta, connecting Seto with both the form seta and its earlier linguistic source.
What does Seto mean?
White in color
In Indonesian: berwarna putih
The ending -to occurs in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, such as Susanto, Purwanto, and Yulianto. It has no single independent meaning; final -o often reflects a Javanese pronunciation of -a. More boy names ending in -to →
Origin and cultural usage of Seto
A pronunciation-based Javanese spelling of seta, meaning white. The word traces through Old Javanese to Sanskrit śveta.
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 Seto
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Seto, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Seto: white in color
- Bimantoro: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Handika: speech, words
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Meaning of each word
- Seto: white in color
- Indar: Indra, ruler of the gods
- Dirgahayu: long-lived, having a long life
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Seto Maruto
Meaning of each word
- Seto: white in color
- Maruto: blowing wind
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Tugiman Seto Kusumawardhana
Meaning of each word
- Tugiman: born on Saturday Legi
- Seto: white in color
- Kusumawardhana: one who makes flowers flourish
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Seto Kusuma
Meaning of each word
- Seto: white in color
- Kusuma: a blooming flower
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Meaning of each word
- Seto: white in color
- Mohan: captivating, enchanting
- Tanu: body, self
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How to pronounce Seto
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sɛto/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦺꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮨᮒᮧ |
Is Seto a boy’s name?
Yes, Seto is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Seto ranks #1,618 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Seto
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Seno♂Army, troops
- Setio♂♀Faithful, true to one's word
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setya♂♀Faithful, steadfast in truth
- Sapto♂Seven, seventh in order
- Suko♂Glad, joyful
- Sentot♂
- Santo♂Holy or a saint
- Sati♂♀Virtuous, faithful
- Setiyo♂Faithful, steadfast in keeping promises
- Sena♂Troops or an army
Famous people named Seto
- Seto Nurdiantoro · b. 1974
- Seto Mulyadi · b. 1951
- Andi Seto Gadhista Asapa · b. 1983
- T. Seto Purnomo · b. 1961
- Seto Dwi Laksono
- Seto Galih Pratomo · b. 2002
FAQ about the name Seto
What is the meaning of Seto?
Seto means white in color. A pronunciation-based Javanese spelling of seta, meaning white. The word traces through Old Javanese to Sanskrit śveta.
Is Seto a boy’s name?
Yes, Seto is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Seto?
Seto is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Seto have?
Seto has 2 syllables (Se-to) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Seto?
Seto ranks #1,618 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Seto?
Some ideas: Seto Bimantoro Handika; Seto Indar Dirgahayu; Seto Maruto.
Famous people named Seto?
Notable people named Seto include Seto Nurdiantoro, Seto Mulyadi, Andi Seto Gadhista Asapa.
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