Unisex name
Soemantri name meaning
“a good counselor”
Soemantri is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning a good counselor. It is commonly linked to a Javanese formation from Sanskrit su-, meaning good, and mantrin, meaning counselor or minister. Sumantri is a spelling variant and the name of a wayang figure.
What does Soemantri mean?
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Soemantri
Possibly a Javanese formation from Sanskrit su- 'good' and mantrin 'counselor, minister'. It is also the name of the wayang figure Sumantri.
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 Soemantri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Soemantri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
-
Meaning of each word
- Soemantri: a good counselor
- Aditia: sun; son of Aditi
- Raharja: prosperous, peaceful, safe
-
Meaning of each word
- Soemantri: a good counselor
- Kaka: an older sibling
- Bangkit: rise again, begin moving forward
-
Soemantri Irawadi
Meaning of each word
- Soemantri: a good counselor
- Irawadi: the Irrawaddy River; abundant in water
-
Meaning of each word
- Mawa: glowing ember
- Soemantri: a good counselor
- Fitriadi: innate nature or purity; excellence
-
Soemantri Hadiwibowo
Meaning of each word
- Soemantri: a good counselor
- Hadiwibowo: excellent and authoritative
-
Meaning of each word
- Soemantri: a good counselor
- Wiraputra: a brave son
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
How to pronounce Soemantri
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sumantri/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦩꦤ꧀ꦠꦿꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮙᮔ᮪ᮒᮢᮤ |
Is Soemantri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Soemantri is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 70% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Soemantri ranks #219 among unisex names in our data sample (15 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 Soemantri
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Lukman♂Name of a wise figure in the Quran
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Rasyid♂♀Discerning, rightly guided
- Rusdi♂Associated with sound guidance and judgment
- Arsyad♂Better guided, wiser
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Roni♂Ruler's counselor
- Wicaksono♂Wise, discerning
Famous people named Soemantri
- Soemantri Brodjonegoro · b. 1926
- Soemantri Mohammad Saleh
- Soemantri Praptokoesoemo · b. 1912
- Soemantri
FAQ about the name Soemantri
What is the meaning of Soemantri?
Soemantri means a good counselor. Possibly a Javanese formation from Sanskrit su- 'good' and mantrin 'counselor, minister'. It is also the name of the wayang figure Sumantri.
Is Soemantri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Soemantri is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 70% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Soemantri?
Soemantri is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Soemantri have?
Soemantri has 3 syllables (Soe-man-tri) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Soemantri?
Soemantri ranks #219 among unisex names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Soemantri?
Other spellings: Sumantri.
What full names go well with Soemantri?
Some ideas: Soemantri Aditia Raharja; Soemantri Kaka Bangkit; Soemantri Irawadi.
Famous people named Soemantri?
Notable people named Soemantri include Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Soemantri Mohammad Saleh, Soemantri Praptokoesoemo.
About this entry
Entry ID: nm02322 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake