Unisex name
Setya name meaning
“faithful, steadfast in truth”
Setya is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning “faithful” or “steadfast in truth”. It is a Javanese form of Sanskrit satya, meaning “true” or “faithful”, transmitted through Old Javanese. The change from satya to Setya reflects the word’s development in Javanese usage.
What does Setya mean?
The ending -ya has no single shared meaning in Maya, Widya, and Soraya. These letters belong to different words or names, so their meanings need to be explained through the complete forms. More girl names ending in -ya →
Origin and cultural usage of Setya
A Javanese form of Sanskrit satya, meaning true or faithful, transmitted through Old Javanese. Setya reflects the Javanese development of satya.
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 Setya
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Setya, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Setya as a first name
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Setya Budiawan Aldiansyah
Interpretation
May this child become a virtuous leader who remains faithful to truth.Meaning of each word
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
- Budiawan: possessing virtue or good character
- Aldiansyah: king, ruler
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Setya Reinhard
Interpretation
May this child remain faithful to truth and firm in judgment.Meaning of each word
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
- Reinhard: firm in counsel
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Setya Bina
Interpretation
May this child uphold truth while building and developing things.Meaning of each word
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
- Bina: to build and develop
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Setya Yoga
Interpretation
May this child remain faithful to truth through unity and inner concentration.Meaning of each word
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
- Yoga: union, contemplative practice
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Interpretation
May this first son bring restoration and remain faithful to truth.Meaning of each word
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
- Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
- Ekaputra: first son
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Setya Putrajaya
Interpretation
May this son achieve triumph while remaining faithful to truth.Meaning of each word
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
- Putrajaya: a victorious son
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Interpretation
A picture of life's pulse, clear and faithful to truth.Meaning of each word
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
- Pranyoto: real, evident
- Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
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Setya Gibran
Interpretation
May this child bring restoration with steadfast faithfulness to truth.Meaning of each word
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
- Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
Setya as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this child become a brave man and determined, faithful protector.Meaning of each word
- Farrel: a man of valor
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
- Billy: resolute protector
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Interpretation
A picture of life's pulse, faithful to truth and rich in experience.Meaning of each word
- Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
- Aldo: old or experienced
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Interpretation
May this child uphold truth, shine brightly, and be strong as steel.Meaning of each word
- Baja: strong, hard metal
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
- Cahyo: light, radiance
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Interpretation
May this child become a faithful ruler offering good counsel.Meaning of each word
- Renaldo: counsel and rule
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
- Prayogo: good, proper, fitting
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Interpretation
May this child preserve purity and faithfulness with a humane spirit.Meaning of each word
- Fitriadi: innate nature or purity; excellence
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
- Insani: human, pertaining to humanity
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Interpretation
A descending flow carrying noble character, broad knowledge, and faithfulness.Meaning of each word
- Mahardika: virtuous and knowledgeable
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
- Jordy: one who descends; worker of the land
Setya as a last name
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Aldiansyah Setya
Interpretation
May this child become a ruler steadfastly faithful to truth.Meaning of each word
- Aldiansyah: king, ruler
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
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Rino Setya
Interpretation
A picture of daytime joined with steadfast faithfulness to truth.Meaning of each word
- Rino: day or daytime
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
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Hardiansyah Setya
Interpretation
May this child remain faithful to truth and steadfast as a mountain.Meaning of each word
- Hardiansyah: mountain; king
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
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Interpretation
May this child become an honorable, faithful figure shining like a star.Meaning of each word
- Fandi: sir, respected person
- Tara: star in the sky
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
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Interpretation
A picture of brilliant, gleaming light burning with faithfulness to truth.Meaning of each word
- Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
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Pramana Setya
Interpretation
May evidence and knowledge ground this child's faithfulness to truth.Meaning of each word
- Pramana: measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Setya: faithful, steadfast in truth
How to pronounce Setya
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sətja/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦺꦠꦾ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮨᮒ᮪ᮚ |
Is Setya a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Setya is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 78% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Setya ranks #63 among unisex names in our data sample (43 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Setya
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Satya♂Truth, honesty, faithfulness
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Sonya♀Wisdom, good judgment
- Setio♂♀Faithful, true to one's word
- Sita♀Furrow made by a plough
- Septia♂♀Associated with September
- Seto♂White in color
- Sella♂♀Rock
- Setiyo♂Faithful, steadfast in keeping promises
- Setyadi♂Faithful and excellent
Names with related meanings
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Burhanuddin♂Proof of the faith's truth
- Sidik♂Very truthful, steadfast in truth
- Prasetya♂Pledge of loyalty, vow
- Burhan♂Convincing proof
- Setyawan♂Faithful, committed to truth
- Satya♂Truth, honesty, faithfulness
- Singgih♂True, indeed so
- Burhanudin♂Proof of the faith's truth
- Setyawati♀Faithful woman
- Setyowati♀One possessing faithfulness
- Haq♂Truth, that which is right
Famous people named Setya
- Setya Novanto · b. 1955
- Setya Arinugroho · b. 1974
- Setya Budhi
- Setya Budi Arijanta · b. 1970
- Setya Darma S Pelawi
- Setya Dharma S. Pelawi · b. 1958
- Setya Gunawan · b. 1971
- Setya Hadi Utomo · b. 1970
- Setya Hariyana
- Setya Nugroho · b. 1972
- Setya Purwanto · b. 1966
- Setya Soebiangkasa
FAQ about the name Setya
What is the meaning of Setya?
Setya means faithful, steadfast in truth. A Javanese form of Sanskrit satya, meaning true or faithful, transmitted through Old Javanese. Setya reflects the Javanese development of satya.
Is Setya a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Setya is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 78% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Setya?
Setya is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Setya have?
Setya has 2 syllables (Set-ya) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Setya?
Setya ranks #63 among unisex names in our data sample (43 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Setya?
Some ideas: Setya Budiawan Aldiansyah; Farrel Setya Billy; Aldiansyah Setya.
Famous people named Setya?
Notable people named Setya include Setya Novanto, Setya Arinugroho, Setya Budhi.
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