Boy name
Sumarno name meaning
“good remembrance or contemplation”
Sumarno is a masculine name commonly linked to “good remembrance or contemplation”, from Sanskrit su-, meaning “good”, and smaraṇa, meaning “remembrance” or “contemplation”. This interpretation follows the Javanese form Sumarna, whose final -a becomes -o according to Javanese pronunciation. Soemarno is a spelling variant of the name.
What does Sumarno mean?
Good remembrance or contemplation
In Indonesian: ingatan atau perenungan yang baik
The ending -no is common in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, including Hartono, Mulyono, and Pramono. It has no fixed meaning on its own; the complete name matters. More boy names ending in -no →
Origin and cultural usage of Sumarno
May be interpreted from Sanskrit su-, “good,” and smaraṇa, “remembrance” or “contemplation,” through Javanese Sumarna. The final -a becomes -o in accordance with Javanese pronunciation.
How to pronounce Sumarno
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sumarno/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦩꦂꦤꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮙᮁᮔᮧ |
Is Sumarno a boy’s name?
Yes, Sumarno is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sumarno ranks #674 among boy names in our data sample (30 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 Sumarno
Famous people named Sumarno
- Sumarno · b. 1957
- E. Sumarno · b. 1950
- FX Sumarno
- Sumarno · b. 1981
- Sumarno · b. 1978
- Sumarno · b. 1988
- Sumarno
- Sumarno · b. 1962
- Sumarno Hadi Susilo · b. 1973
- Sumarno Ismail · b. 1962
- Sumarno Salim
FAQ about the name Sumarno
What is the meaning of Sumarno?
Sumarno means good remembrance or contemplation. May be interpreted from Sanskrit su-, “good,” and smaraṇa, “remembrance” or “contemplation,” through Javanese Sumarna. The final -a becomes -o in accordance with Javanese pronunciation.
Is Sumarno a boy’s name?
Yes, Sumarno is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Sumarno have?
Sumarno has 3 syllables (Su-mar-no) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sumarno?
Sumarno ranks #674 among boy names in our data sample (30 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sumarno?
Other spellings: Soemarno.
Famous people named Sumarno?
Notable people named Sumarno include Sumarno, E. Sumarno, FX Sumarno.
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