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Soerjo name meaning

“the sun”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/surdʒo/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Javanese
Syllables
2
Popularity
#4,550

Soerjo is a masculine Javanese name meaning ‘the sun’. It represents a Javanese pronunciation of surya, derived from Sanskrit sūrya ‘sun’. Suryo and Soeryo are alternative spellings of the name, and Sūrya is also the name of the sun deity in Hindu tradition.

What does Soerjo mean?

The sun

In Indonesian: matahari, sang surya

Origin and cultural usage of Soerjo

A Javanese pronunciation form of surya, from Sanskrit sūrya, 'sun'. In Hindu tradition, Sūrya is also the sun deity.

Linguistic originJavanese, Sanskrit
Common inJavanese
Naming traditionHindu
Starts withS · So

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 Soerjo

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

  • Soerjo Prawiranegara Deo

    Meaning of each word

    • Soerjo: the sun
    • Prawiranegara: warrior of the realm
    • Deo: God
  • Soerjo Afriyadi Gindo

    Meaning of each word

    • Soerjo: the sun
    • Afriyadi: born in April
    • Gindo: the honored one
  • Soerjo Febrianto

    Meaning of each word

    • Soerjo: the sun
    • Febrianto: associated with February
  • Budiarso Soerjo Rangga

    Meaning of each word

    • Budiarso: intellect and intention
    • Soerjo: the sun
    • Rangga: a historical official's title
  • Soerjo Aji

    Meaning of each word

    • Soerjo: the sun
    • Aji: valuable; king; sacred knowledge
  • Soerjo Udaya Adiguna

    Meaning of each word

    • Soerjo: the sun
    • Udaya: sunrise; emergence
    • Adiguna: outstanding in ability

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How to pronounce Soerjo

Syllables2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names
IPA/surdʒo/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦱꦸꦂꦪꦺꦴ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮞᮥᮁᮚᮧ

Is Soerjo a boy’s name?

Yes, Soerjo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Soerjo ranks #4,550 among boy names in our data sample (4 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 Soerjo

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Soerjo

  • Soerjo · b. 1898
  • Soerjo Wirjohadipoetro
  • Gusti Raden Mas Soerjo Darsono · b. 1959

FAQ about the name Soerjo

What is the meaning of Soerjo?

Soerjo means the sun. A Javanese pronunciation form of surya, from Sanskrit sūrya, 'sun'. In Hindu tradition, Sūrya is also the sun deity.

Is Soerjo a boy’s name?

Yes, Soerjo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Soerjo?

Soerjo is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Soerjo have?

Soerjo has 2 syllables (Soer-jo) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Soerjo?

Soerjo ranks #4,550 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What are other spellings of Soerjo?

Other spellings: Suryo, Soeryo.

What full names go well with Soerjo?

Some ideas: Soerjo Prawiranegara Deo; Soerjo Afriyadi Gindo; Soerjo Febrianto.

Famous people named Soerjo?

Notable people named Soerjo include Soerjo, Soerjo Wirjohadipoetro, Gusti Raden Mas Soerjo Darsono.

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