Boy name
Sutomo name meaning
“very good, excellent”
Sutomo is a masculine Javanese name commonly linked to the meaning “very good” or “excellent.” It combines the element su-, meaning “good,” with utomo, meaning “excellent” or “foremost,” both of which have Sanskrit roots. Soetomo is a spelling variant of the same name.
What does Sutomo mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sutomo
Possibly a Javanese formation combining su-, meaning good, with utomo, meaning excellent or foremost. Both elements have Sanskrit roots.
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Name combinations with Sutomo
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sutomo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sutomo: very good, excellent
- Prang: war, battle
- Agam: male; sturdy and strong
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Meaning of each word
- Sutomo: very good, excellent
- Praditya: sun
- Mardiono: to cultivate, to strive for
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Sutomo Wagiman
Meaning of each word
- Sutomo: very good, excellent
- Wagiman: associated with the Wage market day
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Meaning of each word
- Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
- Sutomo: very good, excellent
- Wicaksono: wise, discerning
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Sutomo Dwiyanto
Meaning of each word
- Sutomo: very good, excellent
- Dwiyanto: two; second in order
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Meaning of each word
- Sutomo: very good, excellent
- Guruh: rumbling sound caused by lightning
- Noven: born in November
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How to pronounce Sutomo
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sutomo/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦠꦺꦴꦩꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮒᮧᮙᮧ |
Is Sutomo a boy’s name?
Yes, Sutomo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sutomo ranks #873 among boy names in our data sample (23 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 Sutomo
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
Famous people named Sutomo
- Sutomo · b. 1920
- Andi Sutomo · b. 1974
- Sutomo · b. 1953
- Sutomo · b. 1968
- Sutomo · b. 1963
- Sutomo · b. 1973
- Sutomo · b. 1961
- Sutomo Hadi · b. 1974
- Sutomo Heruprianto · b. 1951
- Sutomo Jabir · b. 1981
- Sutomo Jati · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Sutomo
What is the meaning of Sutomo?
Sutomo means very good, excellent. Possibly a Javanese formation combining su-, meaning good, with utomo, meaning excellent or foremost. Both elements have Sanskrit roots.
Is Sutomo a boy’s name?
Yes, Sutomo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sutomo?
Sutomo is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Sutomo have?
Sutomo has 3 syllables (Su-to-mo) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sutomo?
Sutomo ranks #873 among boy names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sutomo?
Other spellings: Soetomo.
What full names go well with Sutomo?
Some ideas: Sutomo Prang Agam; Sutomo Praditya Mardiono; Sutomo Wagiman.
Famous people named Sutomo?
Notable people named Sutomo include Sutomo, Andi Sutomo, Sutomo.
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