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Wibowo name meaning

“authority, dignity, grandeur”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/wibowo/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Javanese
Syllables
3
Popularity
#32

Wibowo is a masculine Javanese name meaning authority, dignity, or grandeur. It is a name form of wibawa, a word expressing authority or greatness. Through Old Javanese, its source is Sanskrit vibhava, whose meanings include power and magnificence, connecting the Javanese form with that earlier range of meanings.

What does Wibowo mean?

Authority, dignity, grandeur

In Indonesian: wibawa, kewenangan, kebesaran

Origin and cultural usage of Wibowo

A Javanese name form of wibawa, expressing authority or grandeur. Through Old Javanese, it derives from Sanskrit vibhava, whose meanings include power and magnificence.

Linguistic originJavanese, Old Javanese (Kawi), Sanskrit
Common inJavanese
Starts withW · Wi

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 Wibowo

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

Wibowo as a first name

  • Wibowo Januardi

    Interpretation
    May a January birth bring an air of authority and greatness.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
    • Januardi: associated with the month of January
  • Wibowo Reinhard

    Interpretation
    May this child grow in authority with consistently firm judgment.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
    • Reinhard: firm in counsel
  • Wibowo Ananto

    Interpretation
    May this child grow with enduring authority and boundless greatness.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
    • Ananto: boundless, endless
  • Wibowo Fandi Cahyanto

    Interpretation
    May this child become an honored figure radiating light and authority.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
    • Fandi: sir, respected person
    • Cahyanto: light or radiance
  • Wibowo Hardiansyah

    Interpretation
    A picture of greatness and authority rising like a mountain.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
    • Hardiansyah: mountain; king
  • Wibowo Febrianto Dimas

    Interpretation
    May a younger brother born in February grow respected and authoritative.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
    • Febrianto: associated with February
    • Dimas: a younger male addressed respectfully
  • Wibowo Febriansyah

    Interpretation
    May this child become a February king endowed with authority.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
    • Febriansyah: February and king
  • Wibowo Jun Pramudya

    Interpretation
    May a June birth bring joy together with an authoritative presence.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
    • Jun: the month of June
    • Pramudya: joy and delight

Wibowo as a middle name

  • Bangkit Wibowo Jeffrey

    Interpretation
    May this child rise with authority and move forward in peace.

    Meaning of each word

    • Bangkit: rise again, begin moving forward
    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
    • Jeffrey: peace
  • Lee Wibowo Andika

    Interpretation
    A picture of a plum tree with grandeur and respected commands.

    Meaning of each word

    • Lee: plum tree; clearing
    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
    • Andika: an authoritative command or decree
  • Saputera Wibowo Inu

    Interpretation
    May a son grow into a prince endowed with authority.

    Meaning of each word

    • Saputera: son, boy
    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
    • Inu: prince; royal son
  • Dipo Wibowo Beno

    Interpretation
    A picture of an authoritative bear beside the light of a lamp.

    Meaning of each word

    • Dipo: lamp, source of light
    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
    • Beno: bear
  • Adiputra Wibowo Galih

    Interpretation
    May an outstanding son embody authority at his very core.

    Meaning of each word

    • Adiputra: an outstanding son
    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
    • Galih: heartwood; the heart
  • Kelvin Wibowo Pranyoto

    Interpretation
    A picture of the River Kelvin showing clear and tangible grandeur.

    Meaning of each word

    • Kelvin: the River Kelvin
    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
    • Pranyoto: real, evident

Wibowo as a last name

  • Anugrah Wibowo

    Interpretation
    May this child be a generous gift that embodies authority.

    Meaning of each word

    • Anugrah: grace, gracious gift
    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
  • Bintang Wibowo

    Interpretation
    May this child shine like a star with greatness and authority.

    Meaning of each word

    • Bintang: a shining celestial body
    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
  • Karta Rico Wibowo

    Interpretation
    May this child become an authoritative ruler enjoying prosperity and security.

    Meaning of each word

    • Karta: prosperous, safe, fortunate
    • Rico: a powerful ruler
    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
  • Gilang Wibowo

    Interpretation
    May this child grow into a brilliant figure with authority.

    Meaning of each word

    • Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
  • Bagas Wibowo

    Interpretation
    May this child grow healthy and fit while possessing authority.

    Meaning of each word

    • Bagas: healthy and vigorous
    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur
  • Galang Wibowo

    Interpretation
    May this child become a pillar endowed with greatness and authority.

    Meaning of each word

    • Galang: support, supporting beam
    • Wibowo: authority, dignity, grandeur

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How to pronounce Wibowo

Syllables3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names
IPA/wibowo/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦮꦶꦧꦺꦴꦮꦺꦴ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮝᮤᮘᮧᮝᮧ

Is Wibowo a boy’s name?

Yes, Wibowo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 94%Girls 6% ♀

Wibowo ranks #32 among boy names in our data sample (292 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Wibowo

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Wibowo

  • Y. Wibowo · b. 1974
  • Wibowo
  • Wibowo Prasetyo · b. 1973
  • Anak Agung Gede Wibowo Sitepu
  • B. M. Wibowo
  • Bm Wibowo · b. 1969
  • Wibowo · b. 1976
  • Wibowo
  • Wibowo
  • Wibowo
  • Wibowo Hadi Wardoyo · b. 1969
  • Wibowo Handoko · b. 1974

FAQ about the name Wibowo

What is the meaning of Wibowo?

Wibowo means authority, dignity, grandeur. A Javanese name form of wibawa, expressing authority or grandeur. Through Old Javanese, it derives from Sanskrit vibhava, whose meanings include power and magnificence.

Is Wibowo a boy’s name?

Yes, Wibowo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Wibowo?

Wibowo is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Wibowo have?

Wibowo has 3 syllables (Wi-bo-wo) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Wibowo?

Wibowo ranks #32 among boy names in our data sample (292 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Wibowo?

Some ideas: Wibowo Januardi; Bangkit Wibowo Jeffrey; Anugrah Wibowo.

Famous people named Wibowo?

Notable people named Wibowo include Y. Wibowo, Wibowo, Wibowo Prasetyo.

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