Unisex name
Soetanto name meaning
“a good child”
Soetanto is a Javanese name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning “a good child.” Its Javanese and Sanskrit explanation connects su-, meaning “good,” with tanta or a related element interpreted as “offspring.” Sutanto is a spelling variant of the name.
What does Soetanto mean?
A good child
In Indonesian: anak yang baik
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 Soetanto
A Javanese name usually connected with su-, 'good', and tanta or a related element interpreted as offspring. The whole name is commonly explained as 'a good child'.
How to pronounce Soetanto
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sutanto/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦠꦤ꧀ꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮒᮔ᮪ᮒᮧ |
Is Soetanto a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Soetanto is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Soetanto ranks #494 among unisex names in our data sample (8 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 Soetanto
Famous people named Soetanto
- R. Soetanto
- Soetanto Utomo
FAQ about the name Soetanto
What is the meaning of Soetanto?
Soetanto means a good child. A Javanese name usually connected with su-, 'good', and tanta or a related element interpreted as offspring. The whole name is commonly explained as 'a good child'.
Is Soetanto a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Soetanto is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Soetanto have?
Soetanto has 3 syllables (Soe-tan-to) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Soetanto?
Soetanto ranks #494 among unisex names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Soetanto?
Other spellings: Sutanto.
Famous people named Soetanto?
Notable people named Soetanto include R. Soetanto, Soetanto Utomo.
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