Boy name
Sukandar name meaning
“defender of humankind”
Sukandar is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning defender of humankind. In Javanese naming usage, it is a local form of Iskandar, which comes through Arabic and Persian from Greek Alexandros. Iskandar connects the local form Sukandar with its Greek source.
What does Sukandar mean?
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Sukandar
Commonly a local form of Iskandar, which comes through Arabic and Persian from Greek Alexandros, ‘defender of humankind’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sukandar in Islam and the Quran
Sukandar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Sukandar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sukandar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sukandar: defender of humankind
- Angger: young one, an address to a child
- Winata: humble, well-mannered
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Meaning of each word
- Sukandar: defender of humankind
- Arya: noble, honorable
- Ganesha: lord of the divine hosts
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Sukandar Mujianto
Meaning of each word
- Sukandar: defender of humankind
- Mujianto: to praise or offer praise
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Meaning of each word
- Diputra: son, boy
- Sukandar: defender of humankind
- Rakasiwi: elder sibling’s child
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Sukandar Kurnianto
Meaning of each word
- Sukandar: defender of humankind
- Kurnianto: gift, precious bestowal
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Meaning of each word
- Sukandar: defender of humankind
- Mauli: crown or headdress
- Budiarso: intellect and intention
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How to pronounce Sukandar
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sukandar/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦏꦤ꧀ꦢꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮊᮔ᮪ᮓᮁ |
Is Sukandar a boy’s name?
Yes, Sukandar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 85% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sukandar ranks #909 among boy names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sukandar
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
Famous people named Sukandar
- Sukandar · b. 1968
- Sukandar
- Sukandar · b. 1973
- Sukandar · b. 1954
- Sukandar · b. 1980
- Sukandar Sawidin · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Sukandar
What is the meaning of Sukandar?
Sukandar means defender of humankind. Commonly a local form of Iskandar, which comes through Arabic and Persian from Greek Alexandros, ‘defender of humankind’.
Is Sukandar a boy’s name?
Yes, Sukandar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 85% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sukandar?
Sukandar is of Javanese, Arabic, Persian and Greek origin.
Is the name Sukandar in the Quran?
Sukandar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Sukandar have?
Sukandar has 3 syllables (Su-kan-dar) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Sukandar?
Sukandar ranks #909 among boy names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sukandar?
Some ideas: Sukandar Angger Winata; Sukandar Arya Ganesha; Sukandar Mujianto.
Famous people named Sukandar?
Notable people named Sukandar include Sukandar, Sukandar, Sukandar.
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