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Subowo name meaning

“good-natured”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/subowo/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
3
Popularity
#3,636

Subowo is a masculine name meaning good-natured, with connections to Sanskrit and Javanese. It is commonly linked to Subawa, from Sanskrit subhāva, meaning a good disposition or nature. The change from a to o in the name reflects Javanese pronunciation and explains its relationship to Subawa.

What does Subowo mean?

Good-natured

In Indonesian: berwatak baik

Origin and cultural usage of Subowo

Subowo is commonly linked to Subawa, from Sanskrit subhāva, meaning a good disposition or nature; the a-to-o pronunciation reflects Javanese usage.

Linguistic originSanskrit, Javanese
Common inJavanese
Starts withS · Su

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 Subowo

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

  • Subowo Udaya Krisno

    Meaning of each word

    • Subowo: good-natured
    • Udaya: sunrise; emergence
    • Krisno: black or dark-colored
  • Subowo Gading Rakasiwi

    Meaning of each word

    • Subowo: good-natured
    • Gading: elephant tusk; ivory material
    • Rakasiwi: elder sibling’s child
  • Subowo Respati

    Meaning of each word

    • Subowo: good-natured
    • Respati: Brihaspati; Jupiter; Thursday
  • Kurnianto Subowo Windu

    Meaning of each word

    • Kurnianto: gift, precious bestowal
    • Subowo: good-natured
    • Windu: a span of eight years
  • Subowo Hapsoro

    Meaning of each word

    • Subowo: good-natured
    • Hapsoro: male celestial being
  • Subowo Deo Ananto

    Meaning of each word

    • Subowo: good-natured
    • Deo: God
    • Ananto: boundless, endless

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How to pronounce Subowo

Syllables3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names
IPA/subowo/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦱꦸꦧꦺꦴꦮꦺꦴ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮞᮥᮘᮧᮝᮧ

Is Subowo a boy’s name?

Yes, Subowo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 80%Girls 20% ♀

Subowo ranks #3,636 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

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FAQ about the name Subowo

What is the meaning of Subowo?

Subowo means good-natured. Subowo is commonly linked to Subawa, from Sanskrit subhāva, meaning a good disposition or nature; the a-to-o pronunciation reflects Javanese usage.

Is Subowo a boy’s name?

Yes, Subowo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Subowo?

Subowo is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.

How many syllables does Subowo have?

Subowo has 3 syllables (Su-bo-wo) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Subowo?

Subowo ranks #3,636 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Subowo?

Some ideas: Subowo Udaya Krisno; Subowo Gading Rakasiwi; Subowo Respati.

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