Boy name
Tjahjo name meaning
“light, radiance”
Tjahjo is a masculine Javanese name meaning “light” or “radiance.” It is a name spelling of cahya, with the final vowel often represented as -o. The word traces through Old Javanese to Sanskrit chāyā. Cahyo and Tjahyo are spelling variants connected to the same source.
What does Tjahjo mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Tjahjo
A name spelling of Javanese cahya, whose final vowel is often represented as -o. The word traces through Old Javanese to Sanskrit chāyā.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi), Sanskrit |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | T |
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Name combinations with Tjahjo
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tjahjo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Tjahjo: light, radiance
- Adiputra: an outstanding son
- Wagimin: associated with the Wage calendar day
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Meaning of each word
- Tjahjo: light, radiance
- Panji: noble title; ceremonial banner
- Mangaraja: king, ruler
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Tjahjo Ara
Meaning of each word
- Tjahjo: light, radiance
- Ara: fig tree
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Meaning of each word
- Guntoro: thunder
- Tjahjo: light, radiance
- Diputra: son, boy
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Tjahjo Afriyadi
Meaning of each word
- Tjahjo: light, radiance
- Afriyadi: born in April
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Meaning of each word
- Tjahjo: light, radiance
- Wagiman: associated with the Wage market day
- Pria: adult man
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How to pronounce Tjahjo
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tʃahdʒo/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦃꦪꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮂᮚᮧ |
Is Tjahjo a boy’s name?
Yes, Tjahjo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tjahjo ranks #4,666 among boy names in our data sample (4 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 Tjahjo
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Munir♂Radiant, giving light
Famous people named Tjahjo
- Tjahjo Kumolo · b. 1957
- Tjahjo Hernoadi
- Tjahjo Widianto · b. 1957
FAQ about the name Tjahjo
What is the meaning of Tjahjo?
Tjahjo means light, radiance. A name spelling of Javanese cahya, whose final vowel is often represented as -o. The word traces through Old Javanese to Sanskrit chāyā.
Is Tjahjo a boy’s name?
Yes, Tjahjo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tjahjo?
Tjahjo is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Tjahjo have?
Tjahjo has 2 syllables (Tjah-jo) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tjahjo?
Tjahjo ranks #4,666 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Tjahjo?
Other spellings: Cahyo, Tjahyo.
What full names go well with Tjahjo?
Some ideas: Tjahjo Adiputra Wagimin; Tjahjo Panji Mangaraja; Tjahjo Ara.
Famous people named Tjahjo?
Notable people named Tjahjo include Tjahjo Kumolo, Tjahjo Hernoadi, Tjahjo Widianto.
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