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Sumadi name meaning

“good and foremost”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/sumadi/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Javanese
Syllables
3
Popularity
#870

Sumadi is a Javanese masculine name commonly linked to the meaning “good and foremost”. It is analyzed as combining su-, meaning “good”, and adi, meaning “foremost” or “excellent”, with a linking -m- between them. Both elements have Sanskrit roots, and Soemadi is a spelling variant of the name.

What does Sumadi mean?

Good and foremost

In Indonesian: baik dan utama

-di

The ending -di occurs in names with different origins, such as Budi, Hadi, and Effendi. It has no shared meaning of its own; each complete name needs its own explanation. More boy names ending in -di →

Origin and cultural usage of Sumadi

A Javanese name commonly analyzed as su- ‘good’ and adi ‘foremost, excellent’, with a linking -m-. Both elements have Sanskrit roots.

Linguistic originJavanese, Sanskrit
Common inJavanese
Starts withS · Su

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 Sumadi

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sumadi, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Sumadi Pranyoto Respati

    Meaning of each word

    • Sumadi: good and foremost
    • Pranyoto: real, evident
    • Respati: Brihaspati; Jupiter; Thursday
  • Sumadi Prama Asta

    Meaning of each word

    • Sumadi: good and foremost
    • Prama: valid, accurate knowledge
    • Asta: eight
  • Sumadi Arga

    Meaning of each word

    • Sumadi: good and foremost
    • Arga: mountain, towering summit
  • Pradipta Sumadi Afrianto

    Meaning of each word

    • Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
    • Sumadi: good and foremost
    • Afrianto: associated with the month of April
  • Sumadi Yogi

    Meaning of each word

    • Sumadi: good and foremost
    • Yogi: yoga practitioner, ascetic
  • Sumadi Wibi Budiarso

    Meaning of each word

    • Sumadi: good and foremost
    • Wibi: power, authority
    • Budiarso: intellect and intention

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How to pronounce Sumadi

Syllables3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names
IPA/sumadi/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦱꦸꦩꦢꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮞᮥᮙᮓᮤ

Is Sumadi a boy’s name?

Yes, Sumadi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Sumadi ranks #870 among boy names in our data sample (23 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 Sumadi

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Sumadi

  • Sumadi
  • Sumadi · b. 1956
  • Sumadi · b. 1958
  • Sumadi
  • Sumadi · b. 1973
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  • Sumadi Arsyah · b. 1980
  • Sumadi Kusuma · b. 1953

FAQ about the name Sumadi

What is the meaning of Sumadi?

Sumadi means good and foremost. A Javanese name commonly analyzed as su- ‘good’ and adi ‘foremost, excellent’, with a linking -m-. Both elements have Sanskrit roots.

Is Sumadi a boy’s name?

Yes, Sumadi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Sumadi?

Sumadi is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Sumadi have?

Sumadi has 3 syllables (Su-ma-di) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Sumadi?

Sumadi ranks #870 among boy names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What are other spellings of Sumadi?

Other spellings: Soemadi.

What full names go well with Sumadi?

Some ideas: Sumadi Pranyoto Respati; Sumadi Prama Asta; Sumadi Arga.

Famous people named Sumadi?

Notable people named Sumadi include Sumadi, Sumadi, Sumadi.

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