Boy name
Sugriwa name meaning
“having a beautiful neck”
Sugriwa is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning having a beautiful neck, also found in Old Javanese or Kawi. Its source, Sugrīva, combines su, meaning good or beautiful, with grīva, meaning neck. In the Ramayana, Sugriwa is the name of a vanara king.
What does Sugriwa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sugriwa
From Sanskrit Sugrīva, combining su ‘good, beautiful’ and grīva ‘neck’. Sugriwa is a vanara king in the Ramayana.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese, Balinese |
| Naming tradition | Hindu |
| Starts with | S · Su |
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How to pronounce Sugriwa
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sugriwa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦒꦿꦶꦮ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮌ᮪ᮛᮤᮝ |
Is Sugriwa a boy’s name?
Yes, Sugriwa is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sugriwa ranks #5,157 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sugriwa
Names with related meanings
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Edi♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Asep♂Handsome, good-looking
- Eddy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Edy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Zainal♂Adornment, an ornament
- Bagus♂Fine, handsome, good in quality
- Sigit♂Handsome, pleasing in appearance
- Husni♂Loveliness, beauty
- Zainuddin♂Adornment of the faith
- Zaenal♂Adornment, beauty
- Husein♂Handsome, good, charming
Famous people named Sugriwa
- I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa · b. 1900
FAQ about the name Sugriwa
What is the meaning of Sugriwa?
Sugriwa means having a beautiful neck. From Sanskrit Sugrīva, combining su ‘good, beautiful’ and grīva ‘neck’. Sugriwa is a vanara king in the Ramayana.
Is Sugriwa a boy’s name?
Yes, Sugriwa is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Sugriwa?
Sugriwa is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Sugriwa have?
Sugriwa has 3 syllables (Sug-ri-wa) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sugriwa?
Sugriwa ranks #5,157 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Sugriwa?
Notable people named Sugriwa include I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa.
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