Boy name
Wongso name meaning
“lineage or family descent”
Wongso is a masculine name meaning “lineage” or “family descent.” Its spelling reflects the Javanese pronunciation of wangsa, a word meaning “lineage” or “dynasty.” Wangsa comes from Sanskrit vaṃśa through Old Javanese, linking the name’s form and meaning to both Sanskrit and Javanese language history.
What does Wongso mean?
Lineage or family descent
In Indonesian: garis keturunan atau keluarga
Origin and cultural usage of Wongso
A spelling reflecting the Javanese pronunciation of wangsa, 'lineage, dynasty'. Wangsa derives from Sanskrit vaṃśa through Old Javanese.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi), Javanese |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | W |
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 Wongso
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Wongso, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Wongso: lineage or family descent
- Andik: younger sibling
- Harapan: hope for something good
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Meaning of each word
- Wongso: lineage or family descent
- Murwanto: beginning, origin
- Hastomo: the eighth
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Wongso Rukma
Meaning of each word
- Wongso: lineage or family descent
- Rukma: gold or a gold ornament
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Meaning of each word
- Sumono: good-hearted, happy
- Wongso: lineage or family descent
- Legimin: associated with the Legi market day
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Wongso Tirta
Meaning of each word
- Wongso: lineage or family descent
- Tirta: water; consecrated water
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Meaning of each word
- Wongso: lineage or family descent
- Mandra: soft, low-toned
- Topan: a storm with very strong winds
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How to pronounce Wongso
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wɔŋso/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦺꦴꦁꦱꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮧᮀᮞᮧ |
Is Wongso a boy’s name?
Yes, Wongso is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Wongso ranks #1,921 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Wongso
- Wongso Suseno · b. 1945
FAQ about the name Wongso
What is the meaning of Wongso?
Wongso means lineage or family descent. A spelling reflecting the Javanese pronunciation of wangsa, 'lineage, dynasty'. Wangsa derives from Sanskrit vaṃśa through Old Javanese.
Is Wongso a boy’s name?
Yes, Wongso is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Wongso?
Wongso is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Wongso have?
Wongso has 2 syllables (Wong-so) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Wongso?
Wongso ranks #1,921 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Wongso?
Some ideas: Wongso Andik Harapan; Wongso Murwanto Hastomo; Wongso Rukma.
Famous people named Wongso?
Notable people named Wongso include Wongso Suseno.
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