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Wawan name meaning

“possessing, endowed with a quality”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/wawan/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Indonesian
Syllables
2
Popularity
#216

Wawan is a masculine Indonesian name commonly linked to the meaning ‘possessing’ or ‘endowed with a quality’ through the ending -wan. It often serves as a familiar form of names such as Setiawan or Gunawan. The suffix comes from Sanskrit -vant, indicating possession of a quality.

What does Wawan mean?

Possessing, endowed with a quality

In Indonesian: memiliki, mempunyai sifat tertentu

-wan

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 Wawan

Often a familiar form of names ending in -wan, such as Setiawan or Gunawan. The suffix comes from Sanskrit -vant, indicating possession of a quality.

Linguistic originIndonesian, Sanskrit
Common inSundanese, Javanese
Starts withW · Wa

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 Wawan

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Wawan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Wawan as a first name

  • Wawan Anggara

    Interpretation
    A picture of someone with a connection to Tuesday or Mars.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
    • Anggara: Tuesday, the planet Mars
  • Wawan Moreno

    Interpretation
    A picture of someone who has dark hair or brownish skin.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
    • Moreno: dark-haired or brown-complexioned
  • Wawan Aditya Ekaputra

    Interpretation
    A picture of a firstborn son possessing light like the sun.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
    • Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
    • Ekaputra: first son
  • Wawan Tegar

    Interpretation
    May he possess firmness and strength when facing life's difficulties.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
    • Tegar: steadfast, resilient in hardship
  • Wawan Pradana Guntoro

    Interpretation
    May he possess excellence as a leader with the imagery of thunder.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
    • Pradana: the foremost, a leader
    • Guntoro: thunder
  • Wawan Banu

    Interpretation
    A picture of someone possessing light like the shining sun.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
    • Banu: sun
  • Wawan Dwiki Prayoga

    Interpretation
    May the second son possess qualities that are good and fitting.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
    • Dwiki: two, second in order
    • Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
  • Wawan Pramana

    Interpretation
    May he possess a foundation of knowledge supported by measures and evidence.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
    • Pramana: measure, evidence, basis of knowledge

Wawan as a middle name

  • Viki Wawan Aditama

    Interpretation
    May he possess outstanding excellence and succeed in achieving victory.

    Meaning of each word

    • Viki: victory
    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
    • Aditama: most distinguished or excellent
  • Dean Wawan Fandi

    Interpretation
    A picture of an honorable person connected to a valley between hills.

    Meaning of each word

    • Dean: valley, land between hills
    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
    • Fandi: sir, respected person
  • Farrel Wawan Karta

    Interpretation
    May he possess courage and live in safety and prosperity.

    Meaning of each word

    • Farrel: a man of valor
    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
    • Karta: prosperous, safe, fortunate
  • Elang Wawan Aldi

    Interpretation
    A picture of an experienced person with a connection to eagles.

    Meaning of each word

    • Elang: large bird of prey
    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
    • Aldi: old, experienced
  • Gilang Wawan Kuwat

    Interpretation
    May he possess brilliance, energy, and the strength to bear burdens.

    Meaning of each word

    • Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
    • Kuwat: strong and able to endure
  • Bima Wawan Radityo

    Interpretation
    A picture of someone possessing formidable power alongside the sun's bright light.

    Meaning of each word

    • Bima: formidable, awe-inspiring
    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
    • Radityo: the sun

Wawan as a last name

  • Nara Aditama Wawan

    Interpretation
    May he become a person who possesses the highest excellence.

    Meaning of each word

    • Nara: human being, person
    • Aditama: most distinguished or excellent
    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
  • Andika Wawan

    Interpretation
    May he possess a command or decree that receives respect.

    Meaning of each word

    • Andika: an authoritative command or decree
    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
  • Guntoro Mardika Wawan

    Interpretation
    A picture of someone possessing freedom with the imagery of rolling thunder.

    Meaning of each word

    • Guntoro: thunder
    • Mardika: free, unbound
    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
  • Atma Wawan

    Interpretation
    A picture of someone possessing a spirit and a true self.

    Meaning of each word

    • Atma: spirit or true self
    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
  • Aditama Wawan

    Interpretation
    May he possess qualities that are truly foremost and excellent.

    Meaning of each word

    • Aditama: most distinguished or excellent
    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality
  • Kaisar Saputra Wawan

    Interpretation
    May the son hold the position of a ruler titled emperor.

    Meaning of each word

    • Kaisar: ruler holding the imperial title
    • Saputra: son, male child
    • Wawan: possessing, endowed with a quality

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How to pronounce Wawan

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA/wawan/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦮꦮꦤ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮝᮝᮔ᮪

Is Wawan a boy’s name?

Yes, Wawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Wawan ranks #216 among boy names in our data sample (85 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Wawan

Famous people named Wawan

  • Wawan Febrianto · b. 1994
  • Wawan Hendrawan · b. 1983
  • Wawan Widiantoro · b. 1978
  • Wawan Wanisar · b. 1949
  • Wawan Bakwan
  • Wawan Fernandez · b. 1980
  • Wawan Hanura · b. 1966
  • Wawan Harmawan
  • Wawan I. Wibowo
  • Wawan Juniarso · b. 1972
  • Wawan Mattaliu · b. 1975
  • Wawan Prahiawan · b. 1965

FAQ about the name Wawan

What is the meaning of Wawan?

Wawan means possessing, endowed with a quality. Often a familiar form of names ending in -wan, such as Setiawan or Gunawan. The suffix comes from Sanskrit -vant, indicating possession of a quality.

Is Wawan a boy’s name?

Yes, Wawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Wawan?

Wawan is of Indonesian and Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Wawan have?

Wawan has 2 syllables (Wa-wan) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Wawan?

Wawan ranks #216 among boy names in our data sample (85 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Wawan?

Some ideas: Wawan Anggara; Viki Wawan Aditama; Nara Aditama Wawan.

Famous people named Wawan?

Notable people named Wawan include Wawan Febrianto, Wawan Hendrawan, Wawan Widiantoro.

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