Wiro

Wiro is a masculine given name used in Indonesia and parts of Southeast Asia. It is sometimes a shortened form of longer names such as Wirawan or Wira, rooted in the Malay-Indonesian word wira, meaning hero or brave. The name appears in various personal and cultural contexts within Indonesia.

The most widely known cultural reference is Wiro Sableng, a fictional martial artist and the central figure of a long-running Indonesian literary and media franchise. Created by Indonesian writer Bastian Tito in the 1960s, the Wiro Sableng series has expanded beyond novels into comics, and has been adapted for film and television. The character is recognized for his distinctive blend of martial arts prowess, humor, and adventurous exploits, and the franchise holds a notable place in Indonesian popular culture.

In addition to the Wiro Sableng canon, Wiro is used as a given name for real individuals in Indonesia and among Indonesian-speaking communities. Outside of Indonesia, the name is less common, and its recognition tends to be linked to the Wiro Sableng character rather than other uses. Overall, Wiro functions as both a personal name and a cultural reference within Indonesian literature and media.