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The name Sukasto: origin, pronunciation & popularity
Sukasto is a masculine name with three syllables, divided as Su-kas-to. Its initial element Su- comes from Sanskrit su-, ‘good, well’. The ending element -to occurs in Javanese naming traditions, including Susanto and Purwanto. Similar names include Sukamto and Sukanto.
About the name Sukasto
- Popularity
- #5,163
- 1 occurrences in our data sample
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Yes, Sukasto is used mostly as a boy’s name
- Syllables
- Su-kas-to
- 3 syllables · 7 letters
- Notable people
- 1
- Sukasto Efendi
Elements of the name Sukasto
The prefix Su- comes from Sanskrit su-, ‘good, well’, and is common at the start of Javanese names such as Sukarno, Suharto and Susilo.
The ending -to occurs in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, such as Susanto, Purwanto, and Yulianto. It has no single independent meaning; final -o often reflects a Javanese pronunciation of -a. More boy names ending in -to →
Names like Sukasto, with their meanings
How to pronounce Sukasto
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sukasto/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦏꦱ꧀ꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮊᮞ᮪ᮒᮧ |
Is Sukasto a boy’s name?
Yes, Sukasto is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sukasto ranks #5,163 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 Sukasto
Famous people named Sukasto
- Sukasto Efendi · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Sukasto
Is Sukasto a boy’s name?
Yes, Sukasto is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What elements make up the name Sukasto?
The prefix Su- comes from Sanskrit su-, ‘good, well’, and is common at the start of Javanese names such as Sukarno, Suharto and Susilo. The ending -to occurs in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, such as Susanto, Purwanto, and Yulianto. It has no single independent meaning; final -o often reflects a Javanese pronunciation of -a.
How many syllables does Sukasto have?
Sukasto has 3 syllables (Su-kas-to) and 7 letters.
Which names are similar to Sukasto?
Similar-sounding names include Sukamto (well beloved), Sukanto (very handsome, very charming), Susanto (deeply calm, peaceful) and Suharto (good wealth).
How popular is the name Sukasto?
Sukasto ranks #5,163 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Sukasto?
Notable people named Sukasto include Sukasto Efendi.
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