Boy name
Yono name meaning
“journey, path”
Yono is a masculine Javanese name commonly linked to ‘journey’ or ‘path’ when its source element is Sanskrit yāna, which also means ‘vehicle’. It often serves as a shortened form of Javanese names ending in -yono or -yana, so its interpretation depends on the original element.
What does Yono mean?
Journey, path
In Indonesian: perjalanan, jalan
The ending -no is common in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, including Hartono, Mulyono, and Pramono. It has no fixed meaning on its own; the complete name matters. More boy names ending in -no →
Origin and cultural usage of Yono
Yono often shortens Javanese names ending in -yono or -yana. Where the source element is Sanskrit yāna, it means 'journey', 'path', or 'vehicle'.
How to pronounce Yono
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jono/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦺꦴꦤꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮧᮔᮧ |
Is Yono a boy’s name?
Yes, Yono is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yono ranks #1,640 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yono
Famous people named Yono
- Yono Bakrie · b. 1992
- Yono Daryono · b. 1955
- Yono Sayur
- S. Yono
- Yono · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Yono
What is the meaning of Yono?
Yono means journey, path. Yono often shortens Javanese names ending in -yono or -yana. Where the source element is Sanskrit yāna, it means 'journey', 'path', or 'vehicle'.
Is Yono a boy’s name?
Yes, Yono is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Yono have?
Yono has 2 syllables (Yo-no) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Yono?
Yono ranks #1,640 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Yono?
Notable people named Yono include Yono Bakrie, Yono Daryono, Yono Sayur.
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