Unisex name
Soewito name meaning
“service; devotion”
Soewito is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to service or devotion. Its proposed source is the Javanese word suwita, meaning to serve. The final -o reflects a common spelling pattern in Javanese names, and Suwito is a spelling variant of the name.
What does Soewito mean?
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 Soewito
Probably related to Javanese suwita, ‘to serve’. The final -o reflects a common spelling pattern in Javanese names.
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 Soewito
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Soewito, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Soewito: service; devotion
- Juliadi: July; foremost, excellent
- Mulyawan: valuable, noble
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Meaning of each word
- Soewito: service; devotion
- Rangga: a historical official's title
- Paino: born on the Pahing market day
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Soewito Lingga
Meaning of each word
- Soewito: service; devotion
- Lingga: a sign or emblem of Shiva
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Meaning of each word
- Rino: day or daytime
- Soewito: service; devotion
- Purwaka: beginning, opening or introduction
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Soewito Purna
Meaning of each word
- Soewito: service; devotion
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
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Meaning of each word
- Soewito: service; devotion
- Khrisna: black or dark in color
- Dedek: younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
How to pronounce Soewito
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /suwito/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦮꦶꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮝᮤᮒᮧ |
Is Soewito a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Soewito is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 71% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Soewito ranks #564 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 Soewito
Names with related meanings
- Abdul♂Servant of
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Astuti♀Praise, an expression of reverence
- Prasetyo♂A pledge of loyalty, a solemn vow
- Abidin♂Those who worship
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiawati♀A loyal woman
Famous people named Soewito
- Soewito · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Soewito
What is the meaning of Soewito?
Soewito means service; devotion. Probably related to Javanese suwita, ‘to serve’. The final -o reflects a common spelling pattern in Javanese names.
Is Soewito a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Soewito is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 71% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Soewito?
Soewito is of Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Soewito have?
Soewito has 3 syllables (Soe-wi-to) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Soewito?
Soewito ranks #564 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Soewito?
Other spellings: Suwito.
What full names go well with Soewito?
Some ideas: Soewito Juliadi Mulyawan; Soewito Rangga Paino; Soewito Lingga.
Famous people named Soewito?
Notable people named Soewito include Soewito.
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