Unisex name
Sutanto name meaning
“a good child”
Sutanto is a Javanese name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning a good child. This interpretation connects su-, meaning good, with tanta or a related element understood as offspring. The name involves Javanese and Sanskrit elements, with Soetanto as a spelling variant.
What does Sutanto mean?
A good child
In Indonesian: anak yang baik
The ending -anto appears in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, including Susanto, Purwanto, and Yulianto. This letter sequence does not carry one meaning across all names. More boy names ending in -anto →
Origin and cultural usage of Sutanto
A Javanese name usually connected with su-, 'good', and tanta or a related element interpreted as offspring. The whole name is commonly explained as 'a good child'.
How to pronounce Sutanto
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sutanto/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦠꦤ꧀ꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮒᮔ᮪ᮒᮧ |
Is Sutanto a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sutanto is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 79% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sutanto ranks #53 among unisex names in our data sample (50 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 Sutanto
Famous people named Sutanto
- Sutanto · b. 1950
- Sutanto Djuhar · b. 1928
- Sutanto Tan · b. 1994
- Sutanto Wiryoprasonto · b. 1924
- Sutanto · b. 1959
- Sutanto · b. 1962
- Sutanto · b. 1959
- Sutanto Hadisupadmo · b. 1953
FAQ about the name Sutanto
What is the meaning of Sutanto?
Sutanto means a good child. A Javanese name usually connected with su-, 'good', and tanta or a related element interpreted as offspring. The whole name is commonly explained as 'a good child'.
Is Sutanto a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sutanto is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 79% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Sutanto have?
Sutanto has 3 syllables (Su-tan-to) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sutanto?
Sutanto ranks #53 among unisex names in our data sample (50 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sutanto?
Other spellings: Soetanto.
Famous people named Sutanto?
Notable people named Sutanto include Sutanto, Sutanto Djuhar, Sutanto Tan.
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