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Wirya name meaning

“vigor, courage, strength”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/wirja/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Popularity
#1,763

Wirya is a masculine name from Sanskrit vīrya, meaning vigor, courage, or strength. The word was adopted into Old Javanese and Javanese in the form wirya. The name follows that borrowed form, retaining the connection to vigor and courage found in its Sanskrit source word.

What does Wirya mean?

Vigor, courage, strength

In Indonesian: daya, keberanian, kekuatan

Origin and cultural usage of Wirya

From Sanskrit vīrya ‘vigor, courage’, adopted into Old Javanese and Javanese as wirya.

Linguistic originSanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi), Javanese
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 Wirya

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

  • Wirya Sugih Bintang

    Meaning of each word

    • Wirya: vigor, courage, strength
    • Sugih: wealthy, possessing abundant riches
    • Bintang: a shining celestial body
  • Wirya Panut Harta

    Meaning of each word

    • Wirya: vigor, courage, strength
    • Panut: obedient, following guidance
    • Harta: wealth, valuable possessions
  • Wirya Garuda

    Meaning of each word

    • Wirya: vigor, courage, strength
    • Garuda: mythical bird serving as Vishnu's mount
  • Legimin Wirya Kusumanegara

    Meaning of each word

    • Legimin: associated with the Legi market day
    • Wirya: vigor, courage, strength
    • Kusumanegara: flower of the realm
  • Wirya Kuya

    Meaning of each word

    • Wirya: vigor, courage, strength
    • Kuya: a tortoise or turtle
  • Wirya Yayang Ferdiansyah

    Meaning of each word

    • Wirya: vigor, courage, strength
    • Yayang: darling; beloved
    • Ferdiansyah: brave ruler

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How to pronounce Wirya

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA/wirja/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦮꦶꦂꦪ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮝᮤᮁᮚ

Is Wirya a boy’s name?

Yes, Wirya 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% ♀

Wirya ranks #1,763 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Wirya

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Wirya

  • Wirya Kumandra · b. 1989
  • Andi Wirya · b. 1975
  • Wirya Putra Sar Silalahi · b. 1965

FAQ about the name Wirya

What is the meaning of Wirya?

Wirya means vigor, courage, strength. From Sanskrit vīrya ‘vigor, courage’, adopted into Old Javanese and Javanese as wirya.

Is Wirya a boy’s name?

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

What is the origin of the name Wirya?

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

How many syllables does Wirya have?

Wirya has 2 syllables (Wir-ya) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Wirya?

Wirya ranks #1,763 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Wirya?

Some ideas: Wirya Sugih Bintang; Wirya Panut Harta; Wirya Garuda.

Famous people named Wirya?

Notable people named Wirya include Wirya Kumandra, Andi Wirya, Wirya Putra Sar Silalahi.

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