Boy name
Sunarto name meaning
“a good man”
Sunarto is a masculine Javanese name commonly linked to the meaning “a good man”. This interpretation connects Sanskrit su-, meaning “good”, with nara, meaning “person” or “man”. The ending reflects sound adaptation in Javanese name formation, and Soenarto is an alternative spelling of the name.
What does Sunarto mean?
A good man
In Indonesian: laki-laki yang baik
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 Sunarto
Commonly connected with Sanskrit su-, 'good', and nara, 'person' or 'man', in Javanese name formation. The ending reflects sound adaptation.
How to pronounce Sunarto
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sunarto/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦤꦂꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮔᮁᮒᮧ |
Is Sunarto a boy’s name?
Yes, Sunarto is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sunarto ranks #485 among boy names in our data sample (42 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 Sunarto
Famous people named Sunarto
- Sunarto · b. 1990
- Sunarto Sumoprawiro · b. 1944
- Sunarto (hakim) · b. 1959
- Sunarto Rasidi · b. 1975
- Moh. Sunarto · b. 1951
- Sunarto
- M. Sunarto · b. 1965
- Sunarto · b. 1957
- Sunarto · b. 1956
- Sunarto
- Sunarto · b. 1961
- Sunarto · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Sunarto
What is the meaning of Sunarto?
Sunarto means a good man. Commonly connected with Sanskrit su-, 'good', and nara, 'person' or 'man', in Javanese name formation. The ending reflects sound adaptation.
Is Sunarto a boy’s name?
Yes, Sunarto is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Sunarto have?
Sunarto has 3 syllables (Su-nar-to) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sunarto?
Sunarto ranks #485 among boy names in our data sample (42 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sunarto?
Other spellings: Soenarto.
Famous people named Sunarto?
Notable people named Sunarto include Sunarto, Sunarto Sumoprawiro, Sunarto (hakim).
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