Boy name
Sumarto name meaning
“good, prosperous”
Sumarto is a masculine Javanese name commonly linked to “good” and “prosperous”. Its proposed elements are su-, meaning “good”, and arta, meaning “wealth or well-being”, from Sanskrit artha. The ending reflects Javanese name pronunciation, while Soemarto is a spelling variant of the name Sumarto.
What does Sumarto mean?
Good, prosperous
In Indonesian: baik, sejahtera
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 →
Origin and cultural usage of Sumarto
A Javanese name commonly linked to su-, good, and arta, wealth or well-being, from Sanskrit artha. Its ending reflects Javanese name pronunciation.
How to pronounce Sumarto
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sumarto/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦩꦂꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮙᮁᮒᮧ |
Is Sumarto a boy’s name?
Yes, Sumarto is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sumarto ranks #3,063 among boy names in our data sample (6 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 Sumarto
Famous people named Sumarto
- Raden Sumarto
- Sumarto · b. 1965
- Sumarto (polisi)
- Sumarto Wonowidjojo · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Sumarto
What is the meaning of Sumarto?
Sumarto means good, prosperous. A Javanese name commonly linked to su-, good, and arta, wealth or well-being, from Sanskrit artha. Its ending reflects Javanese name pronunciation.
Is Sumarto a boy’s name?
Yes, Sumarto is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Sumarto have?
Sumarto has 3 syllables (Su-mar-to) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sumarto?
Sumarto ranks #3,063 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sumarto?
Other spellings: Soemarto.
Famous people named Sumarto?
Notable people named Sumarto include Raden Sumarto, Sumarto, Sumarto (polisi).
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