Setiawan

boyIndonesian (Malay)

Setiawan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Faithful, loyal”.

MeaningFaithful, loyal
GenderBoy
OriginIndonesian (Malay)
Pronunciationseh-tee-AH-wahn
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Setiawan

Setiawan is built from the Malay-Indonesian word setia, meaning faithful or loyal, with the Javanese-style suffix -wan that marks a person. It is very common in Indonesia, both as a given name and as a surname-like second name, among Muslim families as well as others.

Is Setiawan a Muslim name?

Yes, Setiawan is commonly used by Muslim families in Indonesia. It is Indonesian rather than Arabic, but its meaning, 'faithful', fits Islamic values well.

Where is the name Setiawan used?

Very common in Indonesia, especially Java.

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Spellings and variants of Setiawan

SetyawanSetiyawan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Setiawan mean?

Setiawan means 'Faithful, loyal'. It comes from Indonesian (Malay).

Is Setiawan a Muslim name?

Yes, Setiawan is commonly used by Muslim families in Indonesia. It is Indonesian rather than Arabic, but its meaning, 'faithful', fits Islamic values well.

How do you pronounce Setiawan?

Setiawan is pronounced seh-tee-AH-wahn.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.