Unisex name
Soekanto name meaning
“very handsome, very charming”
Soekanto is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning very handsome or very charming. It is the older spelling of Sukanto, a proposed Javanese adaptation of Sanskrit sukānta. Its elements are su-, meaning good, and kānta, meaning beautiful or beloved.
What does Soekanto mean?
The ending -anto appears in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, including Susanto, Purwanto, and Yulianto. This letter sequence does not carry one meaning across all names. More boy names ending in -anto →
Origin and cultural usage of Soekanto
Soekanto is the older spelling of Sukanto, probably a Javanese adaptation of Sanskrit sukānta, ‘very charming’. It combines su-, ‘good’, and kānta, ‘beautiful or beloved’.
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Name combinations with Soekanto
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Soekanto, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Soekanto: very handsome, very charming
- Puti: princess or an honorific for women
- Ramayana: Rama's journey
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Meaning of each word
- Soekanto: very handsome, very charming
- Mawarni: rose flower
- Juliani: associated with Julius or July
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Soekanto Julianti
Meaning of each word
- Soekanto: very handsome, very charming
- Julianti: associated with the month of July
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Melati Soekanto Widiyawati
Meaning of each word
- Melati: a fragrant white flower
- Soekanto: very handsome, very charming
- Widiyawati: woman possessing knowledge
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Soekanto Cintami
Meaning of each word
- Soekanto: very handsome, very charming
- Cintami: love, affection
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Meaning of each word
- Soekanto: very handsome, very charming
- Embun: water droplets formed by condensation
- Dianing: lamp, light
How to pronounce Soekanto
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sukanto/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦏꦤ꧀ꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮊᮔ᮪ᮒᮧ |
Is Soekanto a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Soekanto is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 43% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Soekanto ranks #562 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Soekanto
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Edi♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Asep♂Handsome, good-looking
- Eddy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Edy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Zainal♂Adornment, an ornament
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Bagus♂Fine, handsome, good in quality
- Sigit♂Handsome, pleasing in appearance
Famous people named Soekanto
- Soekanto Tjokrodiatmodjo · b. 1908
- Soekanto Reksohadiprodjo · b. 1940
- Soekanto Wigiosoekarno · b. 1927
FAQ about the name Soekanto
What is the meaning of Soekanto?
Soekanto means very handsome, very charming. Soekanto is the older spelling of Sukanto, probably a Javanese adaptation of Sanskrit sukānta, ‘very charming’. It combines su-, ‘good’, and kānta, ‘beautiful or beloved’.
Is Soekanto a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Soekanto is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 43% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Soekanto?
Soekanto is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Soekanto have?
Soekanto has 3 syllables (Soe-kan-to) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Soekanto?
Soekanto ranks #562 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Soekanto?
Other spellings: Sukanto.
What full names go well with Soekanto?
Some ideas: Soekanto Puti Ramayana; Soekanto Mawarni Juliani; Soekanto Julianti.
Famous people named Soekanto?
Notable people named Soekanto include Soekanto Tjokrodiatmodjo, Soekanto Reksohadiprodjo, Soekanto Wigiosoekarno.
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