Wawan

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Boy

Meaning

Man

Linguistic Origin

Indonesian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic واوان

Urdu واون

Persian واوان

Turkish Vavan

Bengali ওয়াওয়ান

Pashto واوان

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Wawan is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Man', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Indonesian regions, Wawan has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Reference Profile

Etymology

A Sundanese-Indonesian male name form, often short for Setiawan or Gunawan.

Notable Historical Usage

Islam reached the Indonesian archipelago through Indian Ocean trade and spread from the coastal ports between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries, mostly without conquest. Arabic names arrived with it and settled alongside the local vocabulary rather than displacing it, which is why Indonesian Muslim naming draws on both.