Boy name
Sis name meaning
“Student”
Sis is a masculine name meaning student, used in Indonesia as a short form of Siswanto. In Javanese naming, this meaning is commonly linked to siswa, meaning student, within the longer name Siswanto. Its connection with that full name provides the basis for interpreting the shortened form Sis.
What does Sis mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sis
Sis is documented as a short form of Siswanto in Indonesia. A study of Javanese names links Siswanto to siswa, meaning 'student'.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | S · Si |
Sis is documented as a familiar short form of Siswanto in Indonesia.
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Name combinations with Sis
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sis: Student
- Afrianto: associated with the month of April
- Novianto: associated with November
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Meaning of each word
- Sis: Student
- Adek: a younger sibling
- Harapan: hope for something good
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Sis Bintang
Meaning of each word
- Sis: Student
- Bintang: a shining celestial body
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Bumi Sis Dirgantara
Meaning of each word
- Bumi: earth, land where life exists
- Sis: Student
- Dirgantara: the vast expanse of the sky
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Sis Budiawan
Meaning of each word
- Sis: Student
- Budiawan: possessing virtue or good character
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Meaning of each word
- Sis: Student
- Rakasiwi: elder sibling’s child
- Tahi: intention, plan
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How to pronounce Sis
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sis/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Sis a boy’s name?
Yes, Sis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sis ranks #1,893 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 Sis
Names with related meanings
- Arifin♂Those who possess knowledge
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Aji♂Valuable
- Irfan♂Knowledge, deep understanding
- Idris♂Studious in traditional interpretation
- Fahmi♂Related to understanding
- Didik♂To guide, to educate
- Fikri♂Relating to thought or ideas
- Pramono♂Measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Siswanto♂Associated with a pupil or learner
- Adji♂Valuable
Famous people named Sis
- Sis Tjakraningrat · b. 1911
- Ah. Sis Abd. Gani
- H. Sis Ali · b. 1958
- R. Sis Rachmah · b. 1978
- Sis Miarsi Hanggarani
- Sis Mulyono
- Sis Udjaili · b. 1958
FAQ about the name Sis
What is the meaning of Sis?
Sis means Student. Sis is documented as a short form of Siswanto in Indonesia. A study of Javanese names links Siswanto to siswa, meaning 'student'.
Is Sis a boy’s name?
Yes, Sis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sis?
Sis is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Sis have?
Sis has 1 syllable (Sis) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Sis?
Sis ranks #1,893 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 Sis?
Some ideas: Sis Afrianto Novianto; Sis Adek Harapan; Sis Bintang.
Famous people named Sis?
Notable people named Sis include Sis Tjakraningrat, Ah. Sis Abd. Gani, H. Sis Ali.
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