Unisex name
Tanto name meaning
“certain, definite”
Tanto is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Javanese tanta, meaning ‘certain’ or ‘definite’, with a final -o pronunciation. It also serves as a shortened form of names ending in -tanto, giving it a separate use as a familiar name.
What does Tanto mean?
Certain, definite
In Indonesian: pasti, tentu
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 Tanto
Tanto can be linked to Javanese tanta, 'certain' or 'definite', with final -o pronunciation. It is also used as a shortened form of names ending in -tanto.
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 Tanto
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tanto, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
-
Tanto Aldiansyah Raditya
Meaning of each word
- Tanto: certain, definite
- Aldiansyah: king, ruler
- Raditya: the sun
-
Meaning of each word
- Tanto: certain, definite
- Deo: God
- Gana: group; attendants
-
Tanto Dwikora
Meaning of each word
- Tanto: certain, definite
- Dwikora: two commands for the people
-
Mawa Tanto Heriansyah
Meaning of each word
- Mawa: glowing ember
- Tanto: certain, definite
- Heriansyah: ruler of the home; king
-
Tanto Febriyanto
Meaning of each word
- Tanto: certain, definite
- Febriyanto: associated with February
-
Meaning of each word
- Tanto: certain, definite
- Prahoro: tempest, great turmoil
- Senjaya: victory, success
How to pronounce Tanto
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tanto/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦤ꧀ꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮔ᮪ᮒᮧ |
Is Tanto a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tanto is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Tanto ranks #289 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tanto
Famous people named Tanto
- Tanto Mendut · b. 1954
- Tanto Kuswanto · b. 1942
- Tanto Warsono Arban · b. 1983
- Tanto Patrioso Nugroho
- Tanto Sudjarwo
- Tanto Yakobus · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Tanto
What is the meaning of Tanto?
Tanto means certain, definite. Tanto can be linked to Javanese tanta, 'certain' or 'definite', with final -o pronunciation. It is also used as a shortened form of names ending in -tanto.
Is Tanto a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tanto is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tanto?
Tanto is of Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Tanto have?
Tanto has 2 syllables (Tan-to) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tanto?
Tanto ranks #289 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Tanto?
Some ideas: Tanto Aldiansyah Raditya; Tanto Deo Gana; Tanto Dwikora.
Famous people named Tanto?
Notable people named Tanto include Tanto Mendut, Tanto Kuswanto, Tanto Warsono Arban.
About this entry
Entry ID: nm02740 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake