Suryadi

boyIndonesian / Javanese, from Sanskrit

Suryadi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Excellent sun; radiant”.

MeaningExcellent sun; radiant
GenderBoy
OriginIndonesian / Javanese, from Sanskrit
Pronunciationsoor-YAH-dee
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Suryadi

Suryadi joins surya, the Sanskrit word for the sun, with adi, meaning excellent or foremost. The name suggests brightness and warmth and was very common in Java in the mid-twentieth century. Names with surya, such as Suryadi, Suryani and Suryanto, remain a familiar family of Indonesian names.

Is Suryadi a Muslim name?

Suryadi is an Indonesian name of Sanskrit origin rather than an Islamic one, but it is used by many Indonesian Muslims and simply refers to the sun's radiance.

Where is the name Suryadi used?

Common among Indonesian men, particularly in Java and Sumatra.

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Spellings and variants of Suryadi

SoeryadiSuryady

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Suryadi mean?

Suryadi means 'Excellent sun; radiant'. It comes from Indonesian / Javanese, from Sanskrit.

Is Suryadi a Muslim name?

Suryadi is an Indonesian name of Sanskrit origin rather than an Islamic one, but it is used by many Indonesian Muslims and simply refers to the sun's radiance.

How do you pronounce Suryadi?

Suryadi is pronounced soor-YAH-dee.

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