Skip to content
IndonesianNames IndonesianNames

Boy name

Setyawan name meaning

“faithful, committed to truth”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/sətjawan/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
3
Popularity
#476

Setyawan is a masculine Javanese name meaning “faithful” or “committed to truth”. It combines setya, meaning “faithful” or “true”, with the suffix -wan, which indicates possession of a quality. The base element setya derives from Sanskrit satya, linking the name’s meaning to faithfulness and truth.

What does Setyawan mean?

Faithful, committed to truth

In Indonesian: yang setia, berpegang pada kebenaran

-wan

The ending -wan comes from Sanskrit -vant, meaning ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. In Setiawan, Gunawan, and Darmawan, it helps form a name whose meaning depends on the preceding element. More boy names ending in -wan →

Origin and cultural usage of Setyawan

A Javanese name combining setya, 'faithful or true', with -wan, indicating possession of a quality. Its base derives from Sanskrit satya.

Linguistic originSanskrit, Javanese
Common inJavanese
Starts withS · Se

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 Setyawan

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

Setyawan as a first name

  • Setyawan Kabul

    Interpretation
    May wishes be fulfilled for one who remains faithful to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
    • Kabul: acceptance, fulfillment of a request
  • Setyawan Alvaro

    Interpretation
    May this child guard all while remaining faithful to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
    • Alvaro: guardian of all
  • Setyawan Praja Joy

    Interpretation
    May this child bring joy to the land through faithfulness to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
    • Praja: people, country or kingdom
    • Joy: a feeling of delight, gladness
  • Setyawan Pranata

    Interpretation
    May this child preserve order with steadfast faithfulness to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
    • Pranata: order; organizer
  • Setyawan Tanu

    Interpretation
    May this child embody faithfulness and hold firmly to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
    • Tanu: body, self
  • Setyawan Dika

    Interpretation
    May this child become an outstanding person always faithful to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
    • Dika: superior, greater
  • Setyawan Fernanda

    Interpretation
    May this child remain faithful to truth and find courage in peace.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
    • Fernanda: boldness in peace or travel
  • Setyawan Nicky

    Interpretation
    May this child bring the people's victory through faithfulness to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
    • Nicky: victory of the people

Setyawan as a middle name

  • Tara Setyawan Anggono

    Interpretation
    May this child shine like a star, independent and faithful to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Tara: star in the sky
    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
    • Anggono: alone, independent
  • Gema Setyawan Hutama

    Interpretation
    A picture of faithfulness to truth echoing as the foremost quality.

    Meaning of each word

    • Gema: sound reflected back
    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
    • Hutama: foremost, most excellent
  • Bani Setyawan Armando

    Interpretation
    May this child become a faithful descendant, steadfast as a soldier.

    Meaning of each word

    • Bani: children, descendants; brave
    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
    • Armando: warrior, army man
  • Tara Setyawan Alfandy

    Interpretation
    May this child become honorable, faithful, and radiant like a star.

    Meaning of each word

    • Tara: star in the sky
    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
    • Alfandy: sir, respected person
  • Mujianto Setyawan Bagja

    Interpretation
    May this child live happily, remain faithful to truth, and offer praise.

    Meaning of each word

    • Mujianto: to praise or offer praise
    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
    • Bagja: fortunate, happy
  • Rendy Setyawan Gugun

    Interpretation
    May this child be a faithful wolf shield endowed with strengths.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rendy: wolf shield
    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
    • Gugun: useful, possessing merit

Setyawan as a last name

  • Radityo Setyawan

    Interpretation
    May this child shine like the sun with faithfulness to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Radityo: the sun
    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
  • Priyatna Setyawan

    Interpretation
    May this child act carefully and remain steadfastly faithful to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Priyatna: alert, careful in one's actions
    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
  • Muliawan Gibran Setyawan

    Interpretation
    May this child possess nobility, bring restoration, and remain faithful to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Muliawan: possessing nobility
    • Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
  • Atma Ganang Setyawan

    Interpretation
    May this boy remain faithful to truth within his true self.

    Meaning of each word

    • Atma: spirit or true self
    • Ganang: man; male
    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
  • Bagja Setyawan

    Interpretation
    May this child live happily while remaining steadfastly faithful to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Bagja: fortunate, happy
    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
  • Richardo Setyawan

    Interpretation
    May this child become a strong ruler always faithful to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Richardo: strong ruler
    • Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth

Make more combinations with the generator →More boy name combinations →

How to pronounce Setyawan

Syllables3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names
IPA/sətjawan/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦱꦺꦠꦾꦮꦤ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮞᮨᮒ᮪ᮚᮝᮔ᮪

Is Setyawan a boy’s name?

Yes, Setyawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Setyawan ranks #476 among boy 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 Setyawan

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Setyawan

  • Setyawan
  • Setyawan Hartono · b. 1958
  • Setyawan Sarjito · b. 1977

FAQ about the name Setyawan

What is the meaning of Setyawan?

Setyawan means faithful, committed to truth. A Javanese name combining setya, 'faithful or true', with -wan, indicating possession of a quality. Its base derives from Sanskrit satya.

Is Setyawan a boy’s name?

Yes, Setyawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Setyawan?

Setyawan is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.

How many syllables does Setyawan have?

Setyawan has 3 syllables (Set-ya-wan) and 8 letters.

How popular is the name Setyawan?

Setyawan ranks #476 among boy names in our data sample (43 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Setyawan?

Some ideas: Setyawan Kabul; Tara Setyawan Anggono; Radityo Setyawan.

Famous people named Setyawan?

Notable people named Setyawan include Setyawan, Setyawan Hartono, Setyawan Sarjito.

About this entry

Entry ID: nm00753 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake