Boy name
Surya name meaning
“the shining sun”
Surya is a masculine name from Sanskrit meaning the shining sun. It comes from sūrya, meaning sun, a word continued in several Indonesian languages. Sūrya is also the name of the sun deity in Hindu tradition, and Soerya is a spelling variant of the given name.
What does Surya mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Surya
From Sanskrit sūrya, meaning sun, continued in several Indonesian languages. Sūrya is also the name of the sun deity in Hindu tradition.
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 Surya
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Surya, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Surya as a first name
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Surya Erwinsyah
Interpretation
May he become a companion to troops, shining like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Surya: the shining sun
- Erwinsyah: army friend; king
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Surya Dirga Aprilianto
Interpretation
A picture of the sun illuminating April with lasting light.Meaning of each word
- Surya: the shining sun
- Dirga: long or enduring
- Aprilianto: associated with April
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Interpretation
May he become a good beginning, shining like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Surya: the shining sun
- Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
- Alfa: the first, a beginning
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Surya Fernanda
Interpretation
May he have courage in peace and shine like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Surya: the shining sun
- Fernanda: boldness in peace or travel
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Surya Bangkit
Interpretation
May he rise and move forward like the shining sun.Meaning of each word
- Surya: the shining sun
- Bangkit: rise again, begin moving forward
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Surya Wiguna
Interpretation
May he become useful and capable, shining like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Surya: the shining sun
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
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Interpretation
May he become a watchful support, shining like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Surya: the shining sun
- Galang: support, supporting beam
- Priyatna: alert, careful in one's actions
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Surya Prasetia
Interpretation
May he hold firmly to promises and shine like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Surya: the shining sun
- Prasetia: a solemn pledge, fidelity
Surya as a middle name
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Interpretation
May he judge steadfastly, glowing like embers and shining like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Bara: glowing embers
- Surya: the shining sun
- Reinhard: firm in counsel
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Interpretation
May he judge wisely, shine like the sun, and resound like thunder.Meaning of each word
- Wicaksana: wise and discerning
- Surya: the shining sun
- Guruh: rumbling sound caused by lightning
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Interpretation
May he be the third and distinguished, brilliant like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Surya: the shining sun
- Triadi: third and excellent
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Interpretation
May he possess nobility and sparkle brightly like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
- Surya: the shining sun
- Muliawan: possessing nobility
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Interpretation
May he be useful like heartwood and shine like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
- Surya: the shining sun
- Galih: heartwood; the heart
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Dipo Surya Heriansyah
Interpretation
May he become a household ruler, illuminating like a lamp and sun.Meaning of each word
- Dipo: lamp, source of light
- Surya: the shining sun
- Heriansyah: ruler of the home; king
Surya as a last name
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Rajendra Surya
Interpretation
May he become a king among kings, shining like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Rajendra: king among kings
- Surya: the shining sun
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Brian Surya
Interpretation
May he become a noble person who shines like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Brian: noble, high-ranking
- Surya: the shining sun
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Winata Surya
Interpretation
May he be humble and courteous while shining like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Winata: humble, well-mannered
- Surya: the shining sun
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Interpretation
May he excel with virtue and broad knowledge, shining like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Hutama: foremost, most excellent
- Mahardika: virtuous and knowledgeable
- Surya: the shining sun
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Dirga Surya
Interpretation
May he shine for a long time like the radiant sun.Meaning of each word
- Dirga: long or enduring
- Surya: the shining sun
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Akili Surya
Interpretation
May he possess intelligence that illuminates like the light of the sun.Meaning of each word
- Akili: reason, intelligence
- Surya: the shining sun
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How to pronounce Surya
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /surja/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦂꦪ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮁᮚ |
Is Surya a boy’s name?
Yes, Surya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Surya ranks #69 among boy names in our data sample (193 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 Surya
Names with related meanings
- Syamsul♂Sun, as a compound-name element
- Aditya♂Sun, son of Aditi
- Suryadi♂Excellent sun
- Samsul♂Sun
- Syamsuddin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Suryo♂The sun
- Suryanto♂Associated with the sun
- Syamsudin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Syamsu♂The shining sun
- Suryana♂Associated with the sun
- Samsudin♂Sun of the faith
- Baskoro♂Sun, maker of light
Famous people named Surya
- Surya Paloh · b. 1951
- Surya Saputra · b. 1975
- Surya Lesmana · b. 1944
- Surya Wonowidjojo · b. 1923
- Surya Insomnia · b. 1986
- Surya · b. 1955
- Surya Mursandi · b. 1908
- Surya Sahetapy · b. 1993
- Surya Tjandra · b. 1971
- Fx Surya Kumara
- Surya Chandra Siahaan · b. 1967
- Surya Margono · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Surya
What is the meaning of Surya?
Surya means the shining sun. From Sanskrit sūrya, meaning sun, continued in several Indonesian languages. Sūrya is also the name of the sun deity in Hindu tradition.
Is Surya a boy’s name?
Yes, Surya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Surya?
Surya is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Surya have?
Surya has 2 syllables (Sur-ya) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Surya?
Surya ranks #69 among boy names in our data sample (193 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Surya?
Other spellings: Soerya.
What full names go well with Surya?
Some ideas: Surya Erwinsyah; Bara Surya Reinhard; Rajendra Surya.
Famous people named Surya?
Notable people named Surya include Surya Paloh, Surya Saputra, Surya Lesmana.
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