Unisex name
Sumantri name meaning
“a good counselor”
Sumantri is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning a good counselor. It is explained as a Javanese formation from Sanskrit su-, meaning good, and mantrin, meaning counselor or minister. Soemantri is a spelling variant, and Sumantri also names a wayang figure.
What does Sumantri mean?
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Sumantri
Possibly a Javanese formation from Sanskrit su- 'good' and mantrin 'counselor, minister'. It is also the name of the wayang figure Sumantri.
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 Sumantri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sumantri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Sumantri as a first name
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Sumantri Aldiansyah
Interpretation
May a good adviser offer sound counsel as a ruler.Meaning of each word
- Sumantri: a good counselor
- Aldiansyah: king, ruler
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Sumantri Jeffrey
Interpretation
May a good adviser bring peace through thoughtful counsel.Meaning of each word
- Sumantri: a good counselor
- Jeffrey: peace
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Interpretation
May a healthy, good adviser share counsel through written words.Meaning of each word
- Sumantri: a good counselor
- Bagas: healthy and vigorous
- Patra: leaf, written sheet
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Sumantri Nara
Interpretation
May this person grow into someone who offers good advice.Meaning of each word
- Sumantri: a good counselor
- Nara: human being, person
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Interpretation
May a capable, useful, good adviser achieve victory through counsel.Meaning of each word
- Sumantri: a good counselor
- Vicky: victory; victor
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
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Sumantri Ganang
Interpretation
May this boy grow into a man who gives good advice.Meaning of each word
- Sumantri: a good counselor
- Ganang: man; male
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Sumantri Alfin
Interpretation
A picture of a good adviser alongside a fairy friend.Meaning of each word
- Sumantri: a good counselor
- Alfin: elf friend
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Interpretation
May a good adviser find prosperity within the true self.Meaning of each word
- Sumantri: a good counselor
- Atma: spirit or true self
- Karta: prosperous, safe, fortunate
Sumantri as a middle name
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Interpretation
May a good, appealing adviser give commands that others respect.Meaning of each word
- Boni: pretty, attractive
- Sumantri: a good counselor
- Andika: an authoritative command or decree
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Aldiansyah Sumantri Laksmana
Interpretation
May a ruler bearing signs of good fortune offer good counsel.Meaning of each word
- Aldiansyah: king, ruler
- Sumantri: a good counselor
- Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
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Interpretation
May a good adviser build and develop toward mountain heights.Meaning of each word
- Bina: to build and develop
- Sumantri: a good counselor
- Arga: mountain, towering summit
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Interpretation
May a good adviser strive toward goals with firm judgment.Meaning of each word
- Juang: striving to achieve a goal
- Sumantri: a good counselor
- Reinhard: firm in counsel
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Interpretation
May an experienced, good adviser help things grow and develop.Meaning of each word
- Aldo: old or experienced
- Sumantri: a good counselor
- Bina: to build and develop
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Interpretation
May a leader offer good counsel, firm as a tree's heartwood.Meaning of each word
- Partogi: guide, leader
- Sumantri: a good counselor
- Galih: heartwood; the heart
Sumantri as a last name
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Ananto Sumantri
Interpretation
May good counsel keep flowing without any limit or end.Meaning of each word
- Ananto: boundless, endless
- Sumantri: a good counselor
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Dimas Sumantri
Interpretation
May a respected younger brother become someone who offers good advice.Meaning of each word
- Dimas: a younger male addressed respectfully
- Sumantri: a good counselor
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Aldiansyah Sumantri
Interpretation
May a ruler consistently offer good advice to others.Meaning of each word
- Aldiansyah: king, ruler
- Sumantri: a good counselor
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Akili Sumantri
Interpretation
May a good adviser offer counsel with reason and intelligence.Meaning of each word
- Akili: reason, intelligence
- Sumantri: a good counselor
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Brian Sumantri
Interpretation
May a good adviser embody nobility and attain high standing.Meaning of each word
- Brian: noble, high-ranking
- Sumantri: a good counselor
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Dipo Sumantri
Interpretation
May a good adviser shine like a lamp through counsel.Meaning of each word
- Dipo: lamp, source of light
- Sumantri: a good counselor
How to pronounce Sumantri
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sumantri/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦩꦤ꧀ꦠꦿꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮙᮔ᮪ᮒᮢᮤ |
Is Sumantri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sumantri is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 82% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sumantri ranks #71 among unisex names in our data sample (40 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 Sumantri
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Lukman♂Name of a wise figure in the Quran
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Rasyid♂♀Discerning, rightly guided
- Rusdi♂Associated with sound guidance and judgment
- Arsyad♂Better guided, wiser
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Roni♂Ruler's counselor
- Wicaksono♂Wise, discerning
Famous people named Sumantri
- Sumantri · b. 1949
- R. Sumantri Sakimi
- Sumantri · b. 1976
- Sumantri Sihite · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Sumantri
What is the meaning of Sumantri?
Sumantri means a good counselor. Possibly a Javanese formation from Sanskrit su- 'good' and mantrin 'counselor, minister'. It is also the name of the wayang figure Sumantri.
Is Sumantri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sumantri is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 82% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sumantri?
Sumantri is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Sumantri have?
Sumantri has 3 syllables (Su-man-tri) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Sumantri?
Sumantri ranks #71 among unisex names in our data sample (40 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sumantri?
Other spellings: Soemantri.
What full names go well with Sumantri?
Some ideas: Sumantri Aldiansyah; Boni Sumantri Andika; Ananto Sumantri.
Famous people named Sumantri?
Notable people named Sumantri include Sumantri, R. Sumantri Sakimi, Sumantri.
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