Boy name
Sudirman name meaning
“good and steadfast”
Sudirman is a masculine Javanese name commonly linked to ‘good and steadfast’ through Sanskrit su-, meaning ‘good’, and dhīra, meaning ‘steadfast’ or ‘brave’. The final element -man serves in name formation and has no uniform interpretation. Soedirman is a spelling variant of Sudirman.
What does Sudirman mean?
The ending -man has different origins in Rahman, Herman, and Budiman. In Budiman, it relates to a Sanskrit element meaning ‘possessing’, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -man. More boy names ending in -man →
Origin and cultural usage of Sudirman
Commonly explained through Sanskrit su-, 'good', and dhīra, 'steadfast, brave', as used in Javanese names. The final -man is a name-forming element with no uniform interpretation.
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 Sudirman
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sudirman, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Sudirman as a first name
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Sudirman Cahyanto
Interpretation
May this child become good, steadfast, and full of light.Meaning of each word
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
- Cahyanto: light or radiance
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Sudirman Gilang
Interpretation
May this child grow into someone good, steadfast, and brilliant.Meaning of each word
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
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Sudirman Arjuna
Interpretation
May this child possess goodness and steadfastness that shine brightly.Meaning of each word
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
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Sudirman Anggono
Interpretation
May this child become a good, steadfast, and independent person.Meaning of each word
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
- Anggono: alone, independent
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Interpretation
May this child become a good, steadfast, and whole man.Meaning of each word
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
- Ganang: man; male
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Sudirman Jordy
Interpretation
A picture of goodness and steadfastness accompanying water flowing downward.Meaning of each word
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
- Jordy: one who descends; worker of the land
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Sudirman Alvaro
Interpretation
May this child guard everything with goodness and steadfast resolve.Meaning of each word
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
- Alvaro: guardian of all
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Interpretation
A picture of steadfast goodness shining brightly alongside the sound of thunder.Meaning of each word
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
- Guruh: rumbling sound caused by lightning
- Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
Sudirman as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this child be a respected younger brother, good, steadfast, and experienced.Meaning of each word
- Aldi: old, experienced
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
- Dimas: a younger male addressed respectfully
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Interpretation
Hope for a day filled with goodness, steadfastness, and abundance.Meaning of each word
- Rino: day or daytime
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
- Zidane: increase, abundance
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Interpretation
A picture of someone from Hadria, good, steadfast, and full of light.Meaning of each word
- Cahyo: light, radiance
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
- Rian: from Hadria
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Hardiansyah Sudirman Teja
Interpretation
A picture of goodness and mountainlike steadfastness with radiant light.Meaning of each word
- Hardiansyah: mountain; king
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
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Interpretation
May the second child achieve victory with goodness and steadfastness.Meaning of each word
- Vicky: victory; victor
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
- Dwiki: two, second in order
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Interpretation
A picture of life's pulse, good, steadfast, strong, and authoritative.Meaning of each word
- Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
- Wibi: power, authority
Sudirman as a last name
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Interpretation
May this child grow healthy, fit, brilliant, good, and steadfast.Meaning of each word
- Gumilang: gleaming, shining brightly
- Bagas: healthy and vigorous
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
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Interpretation
May recovery bring noble character, broad knowledge, goodness, and steadfastness.Meaning of each word
- Mahardika: virtuous and knowledgeable
- Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
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Vicky Sudirman
Interpretation
May this child achieve victory while remaining good and steadfast.Meaning of each word
- Vicky: victory; victor
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
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Gumilang Sudirman
Interpretation
May this child grow brightly shining with goodness and steadfastness.Meaning of each word
- Gumilang: gleaming, shining brightly
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
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Bintang Sudirman
Interpretation
May this child shine like a star with goodness and steadfastness.Meaning of each word
- Bintang: a shining celestial body
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
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Interpretation
May this child be noble, knowledgeable, strong, good, and steadfast.Meaning of each word
- Mahardika: virtuous and knowledgeable
- Daya: strength or ability
- Sudirman: good and steadfast
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How to pronounce Sudirman
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
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| IPA | /sudirman/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦢꦶꦂꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮓᮤᮁᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Sudirman a boy’s name?
Yes, Sudirman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sudirman ranks #219 among boy names in our data sample (83 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 Sudirman
Names with related meanings
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Satria♂Knight, noble warrior
- Alexander♂Defender of people, protector of others
- Andreas♂Manly, courageous
- Idrus♂Lion in traditional interpretation
- Andre♂Brave and manly
- Richard♂Brave ruler
- Fernando♂Bold in a journey
- Satrio♂Knight or noble warrior
- Ferdinand♂Bold in journeying
- Wirawan♂Hero, courageous figure
Famous people named Sudirman
- Sudirman Hadi · b. 1996
- Sudirman · b. 1969
- Andi Sudirman Sulaiman · b. 1983
- Sudirman Said · b. 1963
- Sudirman · b. 1983
- Sudirman · b. 1963
- Sudirman Bungi · b. 1978
- Sudirman Haji Uma · b. 1974
- Sudirman · b. 1982
- Sudirman · b. 1963
- Sudirman · b. 1965
- Sudirman Zaini · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Sudirman
What is the meaning of Sudirman?
Sudirman means good and steadfast. Commonly explained through Sanskrit su-, 'good', and dhīra, 'steadfast, brave', as used in Javanese names. The final -man is a name-forming element with no uniform interpretation.
Is Sudirman a boy’s name?
Yes, Sudirman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sudirman?
Sudirman is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Sudirman have?
Sudirman has 3 syllables (Su-dir-man) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Sudirman?
Sudirman ranks #219 among boy names in our data sample (83 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sudirman?
Other spellings: Soedirman.
What full names go well with Sudirman?
Some ideas: Sudirman Cahyanto; Aldi Sudirman Dimas; Gumilang Bagas Sudirman.
Famous people named Sudirman?
Notable people named Sudirman include Sudirman Hadi, Sudirman, Andi Sudirman Sulaiman.
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