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Setyo name meaning

“faithful, true to one's word”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/sətjo/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Javanese
Syllables
2
Popularity
#215

Setyo is a masculine Javanese name meaning ‘faithful’ or ‘true to one’s word’. It represents a Javanese pronunciation of setya, rooted in Old Javanese satya and Sanskrit satya. The source word means ‘true’ or ‘faithful’, providing the basis for the meaning of Setyo.

What does Setyo mean?

Faithful, true to one's word

In Indonesian: setia, berpegang pada kebenaran

Origin and cultural usage of Setyo

A Javanese pronunciation form of setya, rooted in Old Javanese satya and Sanskrit satya, meaning true or faithful.

Linguistic originJavanese, Old Javanese (Kawi), Sanskrit
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 Setyo

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

Setyo as a first name

  • Setyo Pradipta

    Interpretation
    May this faithful person shine brightly while holding to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
    • Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
  • Setyo Armando Putrajaya

    Interpretation
    May this victorious son remain faithful in his role as a soldier.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
    • Armando: warrior, army man
    • Putrajaya: a victorious son
  • Setyo Rajendra

    Interpretation
    May this king among kings remain faithful and committed to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
    • Rajendra: king among kings
  • Setyo Nicky Pradipta

    Interpretation
    May faithfulness shine brightly alongside the victory of the people.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
    • Nicky: victory of the people
    • Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
  • Setyo Juang

    Interpretation
    May this faithful person work hard toward the goals they pursue.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
    • Juang: striving to achieve a goal
  • Setyo Dika Anugrah

    Interpretation
    May this faithful and excellent person be a gift of generosity.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
    • Dika: superior, greater
    • Anugrah: grace, gracious gift
  • Setyo Renaldo

    Interpretation
    May this person remain faithful while possessing counsel and power.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
    • Renaldo: counsel and rule
  • Setyo Dika

    Interpretation
    May this excellent person remain faithful and hold firmly to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
    • Dika: superior, greater

Setyo as a middle name

  • Bintang Setyo Tegar

    Interpretation
    May this person remain faithful and steadfast like a shining star.

    Meaning of each word

    • Bintang: a shining celestial body
    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
    • Tegar: steadfast, resilient in hardship
  • Juang Setyo Wibi

    Interpretation
    May this faithful person strive toward goals with strength and authority.

    Meaning of each word

    • Juang: striving to achieve a goal
    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
    • Wibi: power, authority
  • Juang Setyo Rajendra

    Interpretation
    May this king among kings remain faithful while striving toward goals.

    Meaning of each word

    • Juang: striving to achieve a goal
    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
    • Rajendra: king among kings
  • Bani Setyo Randy

    Interpretation
    May this faithful descendant serve as a shield for others.

    Meaning of each word

    • Bani: children, descendants; brave
    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
    • Randy: shield; wolf
  • Manggala Setyo Pramana

    Interpretation
    May this faithful leader hold to evidence and the foundations of knowledge.

    Meaning of each word

    • Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
    • Pramana: measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
  • Ronaldo Setyo Winata

    Interpretation
    May this faithful ruler exercise wise judgment with humility and courtesy.

    Meaning of each word

    • Ronaldo: ruler with wise counsel
    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
    • Winata: humble, well-mannered

Setyo as a last name

  • Jeffrey Setyo

    Interpretation
    May this faithful person live in peace throughout their life.

    Meaning of each word

    • Jeffrey: peace
    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
  • Reinhard Setyo

    Interpretation
    May this faithful person remain firm and steadfast in judgment.

    Meaning of each word

    • Reinhard: firm in counsel
    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
  • Alfa Setyo

    Interpretation
    May this person be first while remaining faithful to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Alfa: the first, a beginning
    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
  • Akili Reinhard Setyo

    Interpretation
    May this faithful person possess intelligence and remain firm in judgment.

    Meaning of each word

    • Akili: reason, intelligence
    • Reinhard: firm in counsel
    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
  • Wardono Setyo

    Interpretation
    May this faithful person continue growing while holding to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wardono: growth or increase
    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word
  • Fandi Setyo

    Interpretation
    May this honorable person remain faithful and hold firmly to truth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Fandi: sir, respected person
    • Setyo: faithful, true to one's word

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How to pronounce Setyo

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA/sətjo/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦱꦺꦠꦾꦺꦴ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮞᮨᮒ᮪ᮚᮧ

Is Setyo a boy’s name?

Yes, Setyo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 86%Girls 14% ♀

Setyo ranks #215 among boy names in our data sample (86 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Setyo

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Setyo

  • Setyo Budi Hartanto · b. 1986
  • Setyo Boedi Moempoeni Harso
  • Setyo Budiyanto
  • Setyo Sukarno · b. 1966
  • Setyo Wahono
  • M.Setyo Sularso · b. 1959
  • Setyo Budi Prabowo
  • Setyo Gunawan · b. 1967
  • Setyo Hadi
  • Setyo Haryosono · b. 1957
  • Setyo Maharso · b. 1958
  • Setyo Wasisto · b. 1961

FAQ about the name Setyo

What is the meaning of Setyo?

Setyo means faithful, true to one's word. A Javanese pronunciation form of setya, rooted in Old Javanese satya and Sanskrit satya, meaning true or faithful.

Is Setyo a boy’s name?

Yes, Setyo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Setyo?

Setyo is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Setyo have?

Setyo has 2 syllables (Set-yo) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Setyo?

Setyo ranks #215 among boy names in our data sample (86 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Setyo?

Some ideas: Setyo Pradipta; Bintang Setyo Tegar; Jeffrey Setyo.

Famous people named Setyo?

Notable people named Setyo include Setyo Budi Hartanto, Setyo Boedi Moempoeni Harso, Setyo Budiyanto.

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