Boy name
Sukawi name meaning
“good poet”
Sukawi is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning good poet. It combines su, meaning good, and kawi, meaning poet, both elements with Sanskrit roots. These elements are also used in Javanese naming, providing the basis for this interpretation of the name Sukawi.
What does Sukawi mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sukawi
Probably combines su ‘good’ and kawi ‘poet’, both Sanskrit-derived elements used in Javanese naming.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
How to pronounce Sukawi
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sukawi/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦏꦮꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮊᮝᮤ |
Is Sukawi a boy’s name?
Yes, Sukawi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sukawi ranks #5,164 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 Sukawi
- Sukadi♂Good and foremost
- Sukardi♂Good work
- Suhadi♂Good and eminent
- Sukri♂Thankfulness
- Sumadi♂Good and foremost
- Suyadi♂Good and excellent
- Suhari♂A good day
- Sukarni♂♀Having good or beautiful ears
- Sujadi♂Well accomplished, successfully realized
- Suka♂Joy and happiness
- Suadi♂Good, excellent
- Suradi♂Foremost brave one
Names with related meanings
- Sastra♂♀Literature
- Cipto♂Thought, creative power
- Cipta♂♀The mental power to create
- Fanani♂Artist
- Lukita♂♀Writing, literary composition
- Boen♂Literature, culture
- Tari♂♀Rhythmic bodily movement, dance
- Lukito♂♀Written, depicted
- Suripto♂Well arranged or composed
- Guritno♂♀Verse, composition
- Rengga♂♀Ornament, adornment
- Tjipto♂Thought, creative power
Famous people named Sukawi
- Sukawi Sutarip · b. 1951
FAQ about the name Sukawi
What is the meaning of Sukawi?
Sukawi means good poet. Probably combines su ‘good’ and kawi ‘poet’, both Sanskrit-derived elements used in Javanese naming.
Is Sukawi a boy’s name?
Yes, Sukawi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Sukawi?
Sukawi is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Sukawi have?
Sukawi has 3 syllables (Su-ka-wi) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sukawi?
Sukawi ranks #5,164 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Sukawi?
Notable people named Sukawi include Sukawi Sutarip.
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