Unisex name
Soewandi name meaning
“good, worthy of praise”
Soewandi is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning good or worthy of praise. Through Javanese naming, it is connected with Sanskrit su-, meaning good, and vand-, meaning to honor or praise. The second element’s connection remains tentative; variants include Suwandi and Suwandhi.
What does Soewandi mean?
Good, worthy of praise
In Indonesian: baik, patut dipuji
The ending -di occurs in names with different origins, such as Budi, Hadi, and Effendi. It has no shared meaning of its own; each complete name needs its own explanation. More boy names ending in -di →
Origin and cultural usage of Soewandi
Suwandi is commonly linked to Sanskrit su-, 'good', and the root vand-, 'to honor, praise', through Javanese naming. The connection of the second element remains tentative.
How to pronounce Soewandi
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /suwandi/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦮꦤ꧀ꦢꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮝᮔ᮪ᮓᮤ |
Is Soewandi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Soewandi is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Soewandi ranks #563 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 Soewandi
Famous people named Soewandi
- Raden Soewandi · b. 1899
- Soewandi Notokoesoemo · b. 1904
- Soewandi Roestam · b. 1926
FAQ about the name Soewandi
What is the meaning of Soewandi?
Soewandi means good, worthy of praise. Suwandi is commonly linked to Sanskrit su-, 'good', and the root vand-, 'to honor, praise', through Javanese naming. The connection of the second element remains tentative.
Is Soewandi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Soewandi is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Soewandi have?
Soewandi has 3 syllables (Soe-wan-di) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Soewandi?
Soewandi ranks #563 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Soewandi?
Other spellings: Suwandi, Suwandhi.
Famous people named Soewandi?
Notable people named Soewandi include Raden Soewandi, Soewandi Notokoesoemo, Soewandi Roestam.
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