Boy name
Tomo name meaning
“foremost, excellent”
Tomo is a masculine name meaning foremost or excellent, commonly linked to Utomo as a short form in Javanese naming. Utomo is the Javanese form of utama, derived from Sanskrit uttama. This relationship explains how Tomo can function as a shortened form of the longer name.
What does Tomo mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Tomo
In Javanese naming, Tomo can be a short form of Utomo, the Javanese form of utama. This derives from Sanskrit uttama, best or highest.
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 Tomo
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tomo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Tomo: foremost, excellent
- Gugun: useful, possessing merit
- Syaputra: son, male child
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Meaning of each word
- Tomo: foremost, excellent
- Raharja: prosperous, peaceful, safe
- Kusumah: flower, blossom
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Tomo Wagiman
Meaning of each word
- Tomo: foremost, excellent
- Wagiman: associated with the Wage market day
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Meaning of each word
- Muni: sage, wise ascetic
- Tomo: foremost, excellent
- Bayu: the blowing wind
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Tomo Satria
Meaning of each word
- Tomo: foremost, excellent
- Satria: knight, noble warrior
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Meaning of each word
- Tomo: foremost, excellent
- Samudra: a vast ocean
- Putra: son; royal prince
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How to pronounce Tomo
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tomo/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦴꦩꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮧᮙᮧ |
Is Tomo a boy’s name?
Yes, Tomo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tomo ranks #3,098 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tomo
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 Tomo
- Tomo · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Tomo
What is the meaning of Tomo?
Tomo means foremost, excellent. In Javanese naming, Tomo can be a short form of Utomo, the Javanese form of utama. This derives from Sanskrit uttama, best or highest.
Is Tomo a boy’s name?
Yes, Tomo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tomo?
Tomo is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Tomo have?
Tomo has 2 syllables (To-mo) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tomo?
Tomo ranks #3,098 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Tomo?
Some ideas: Tomo Gugun Syaputra; Tomo Raharja Kusumah; Tomo Wagiman.
Famous people named Tomo?
Notable people named Tomo include Tomo.
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