Boy name
Sunu name meaning
“child, son”
Sunu is a masculine name meaning “child” or “son.” It comes from the Javanese word sunu, which was borrowed from Sanskrit sūnu with the same sense. The Javanese form and its Sanskrit source therefore share the meaning that gives this name its interpretation.
What does Sunu mean?
Child, son
In Indonesian: anak, putra
Origin and cultural usage of Sunu
From Javanese sunu ‘child, son’, borrowed from Sanskrit sūnu with the same sense.
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 Sunu
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sunu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sunu: child, son
- Djatmika: courteous and refined in conduct
- Indrianto: sensory faculties
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Sunu Ferdiansyah Tanudjaja
Meaning of each word
- Sunu: child, son
- Ferdiansyah: brave ruler
- Tanudjaja: body and victory
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Sunu Afriansyah
Meaning of each word
- Sunu: child, son
- Afriansyah: king
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Meaning of each word
- Tirta: water; consecrated water
- Sunu: child, son
- Dahana: fire, burning flame
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Sunu Priawan
Meaning of each word
- Sunu: child, son
- Priawan: man, male
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Meaning of each word
- Sunu: child, son
- Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
- Gangga: the River Ganges in India
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How to pronounce Sunu
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sunu/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦤꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮔᮥ |
Is Sunu a boy’s name?
Yes, Sunu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sunu ranks #1,749 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sunu
- Suni♂Follower of the Sunnah
- Sani♂Exalted, splendid
- Sony♂Dear son or young boy
- Seno♂Army, troops
- Soni♂Dear son or young boy
- Subur♂Growing well and yielding abundantly
- Suri♂♀Queen, royal consort
- Suko♂Glad, joyful
- Sena♂Troops or an army
- Suka♂Joy and happiness
- Seng♂Success, accomplishment
- Sufi♂♀A follower of Sufism
Famous people named Sunu
- Sunu Hasta Wibowo · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Sunu
What is the meaning of Sunu?
Sunu means child, son. From Javanese sunu ‘child, son’, borrowed from Sanskrit sūnu with the same sense.
Is Sunu a boy’s name?
Yes, Sunu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sunu?
Sunu is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Sunu have?
Sunu has 2 syllables (Su-nu) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sunu?
Sunu ranks #1,749 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sunu?
Some ideas: Sunu Djatmika Indrianto; Sunu Ferdiansyah Tanudjaja; Sunu Afriansyah.
Famous people named Sunu?
Notable people named Sunu include Sunu Hasta Wibowo.
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