name
Joko Widodo
JOH-koh wi-DOH-doh
ˈdʒoʊkoʊ wɪˈdoʊdoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
JokoWidodo
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Javanese — 'Joko' is a common Javanese male name; 'Widodo' means 'prosperous'; 'Jokowi' is a nickname combining both.
- Meaning
- Indonesian President (2014–2024), commonly known by his nickname Jokowi.
- Gender
- male
- Also spelled
- Jokowi
Common mispronunciations
JO-kow-eejo-KOH-wee
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