Boy name
Soenarto name meaning
“a good man”
Soenarto is a masculine Javanese name commonly linked to the meaning a good man. Its proposed source combines Sanskrit su-, meaning good, with nara, meaning person or man. The ending reflects a sound adaptation within Javanese name formation, and Sunarto is a spelling variant of the name.
What does Soenarto mean?
A good man
In Indonesian: laki-laki yang baik
The ending -to occurs in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, such as Susanto, Purwanto, and Yulianto. It has no single independent meaning; final -o often reflects a Javanese pronunciation of -a. More boy names ending in -to →
Origin and cultural usage of Soenarto
Commonly connected with Sanskrit su-, 'good', and nara, 'person' or 'man', in Javanese name formation. The ending reflects sound adaptation.
How to pronounce Soenarto
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sunarto/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦤꦂꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮔᮁᮒᮧ |
Is Soenarto a boy’s name?
Yes, Soenarto is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Soenarto ranks #2,622 among boy 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 Soenarto
- Soeharto♂♀Good wealth
- Soedarto♂Good prosperity
- Soenarso♂Light
- Soemarto♂Good, prosperous
- Soenarno♂Light, radiance
- Soenarjo♂A good man
- Soekarno♂♀Good or noble Karna
- Soegiarto♂♀Rich in possessions
- Soemarno♂♀Good remembrance or contemplation
- Soeparno♂Beautiful-winged
- Soesanto♂Deeply calm, peaceful
- Soetanto♂♀A good child
Famous people named Soenarto
- Drs. H. Soenarto, M.Si. · b. 1947
- Soenarto
- Soenarto
FAQ about the name Soenarto
What is the meaning of Soenarto?
Soenarto means a good man. Commonly connected with Sanskrit su-, 'good', and nara, 'person' or 'man', in Javanese name formation. The ending reflects sound adaptation.
Is Soenarto a boy’s name?
Yes, Soenarto is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Soenarto have?
Soenarto has 3 syllables (Soe-nar-to) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Soenarto?
Soenarto ranks #2,622 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Soenarto?
Other spellings: Sunarto.
Famous people named Soenarto?
Notable people named Soenarto include Drs. H. Soenarto, M.Si., Soenarto, Soenarto.
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