Boy name
Sukanto name meaning
“very handsome, very charming”
Sukanto is a masculine Javanese name commonly linked to “very handsome” or “very charming”. Its proposed source is Sanskrit sukānta, combining su-, meaning “good”, and kānta, meaning “beautiful or beloved”. Soekanto is the older spelling of Sukanto, reflecting the same name in an earlier written form.
What does Sukanto mean?
The ending -anto appears in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, including Susanto, Purwanto, and Yulianto. This letter sequence does not carry one meaning across all names. More boy names ending in -anto →
Origin and cultural usage of Sukanto
Soekanto is the older spelling of Sukanto, probably a Javanese adaptation of Sanskrit sukānta, ‘very charming’. It combines su-, ‘good’, and kānta, ‘beautiful or beloved’.
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 Sukanto
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sukanto, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sukanto: very handsome, very charming
- Mada: intoxication or intense passion
- Idaman: something deeply desired
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Sukanto Ardiansyah Radityo
Meaning of each word
- Sukanto: very handsome, very charming
- Ardiansyah: mountain and king
- Radityo: the sun
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Sukanto Heriansyah
Meaning of each word
- Sukanto: very handsome, very charming
- Heriansyah: ruler of the home; king
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Meaning of each word
- Rendra: ruler of people, king
- Sukanto: very handsome, very charming
- Nofrizal: associated with November
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Sukanto Bisma
Meaning of each word
- Sukanto: very handsome, very charming
- Bisma: formidable, awe-inspiring
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Meaning of each word
- Sukanto: very handsome, very charming
- Prang: war, battle
- Juliadi: July; foremost, excellent
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How to pronounce Sukanto
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sukanto/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦏꦤ꧀ꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮊᮔ᮪ᮒᮧ |
Is Sukanto a boy’s name?
Yes, Sukanto is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sukanto ranks #3,053 among boy names in our data sample (6 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 Sukanto
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 Sukanto
- Sukanto Tanoto · b. 1949
- Sukanto
- Sukanto · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Sukanto
What is the meaning of Sukanto?
Sukanto means very handsome, very charming. Soekanto is the older spelling of Sukanto, probably a Javanese adaptation of Sanskrit sukānta, ‘very charming’. It combines su-, ‘good’, and kānta, ‘beautiful or beloved’.
Is Sukanto a boy’s name?
Yes, Sukanto is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sukanto?
Sukanto is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Sukanto have?
Sukanto has 3 syllables (Su-kan-to) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sukanto?
Sukanto ranks #3,053 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sukanto?
Other spellings: Soekanto.
What full names go well with Sukanto?
Some ideas: Sukanto Mada Idaman; Sukanto Ardiansyah Radityo; Sukanto Heriansyah.
Famous people named Sukanto?
Notable people named Sukanto include Sukanto Tanoto, Sukanto, Sukanto.
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