Boy name
Tjwan name meaning
“whole, complete”
Tjwan is a masculine name commonly linked to the Chinese character 全, meaning “whole” or “complete.” It is an older spelling of a Hokkien pronunciation that can represent this character. The interpretation depends on the original character, since the spelling alone does not establish it.
What does Tjwan mean?
Whole, complete
In Indonesian: utuh, lengkap
The ending -wan comes from Sanskrit -vant, meaning ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. In Setiawan, Gunawan, and Darmawan, it helps form a name whose meaning depends on the preceding element. More boy names ending in -wan →
Origin and cultural usage of Tjwan
Tjwan is an older spelling of a Hokkien pronunciation that can represent 全, 'whole, complete'. This interpretation depends on the original character.
| Starts with | T |
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How to pronounce Tjwan
| Syllables | 1 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tʃwan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕ꧀ꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎ᮪ᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Tjwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Tjwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tjwan ranks #4,669 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Tjwan
What is the meaning of Tjwan?
Tjwan means whole, complete. Tjwan is an older spelling of a Hokkien pronunciation that can represent 全, 'whole, complete'. This interpretation depends on the original character.
Is Tjwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Tjwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Tjwan have?
Tjwan has 1 syllable (Tjwan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tjwan?
Tjwan ranks #4,669 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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