Boy name
Alter name meaning
“old; elder”
Alter is a masculine name commonly linked to the Yiddish naming tradition, where it means old or elder. It is related to the German word alt, meaning old. This relationship connects the name’s Yiddish form with the German word sharing its central meaning.
What does Alter mean?
Old; elder
In Indonesian: tua; sesepuh
Origin and cultural usage of Alter
In the Yiddish naming tradition, Alter means old or elder and is related to German alt.
Name combinations with Alter
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Alter, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Alter: old; elder
- Syahdan: then, afterward
- Rakai: territorial chief, ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Alter: old; elder
- Topan: a storm with very strong winds
- Putera: male child, son
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Alter Respati
Meaning of each word
- Alter: old; elder
- Respati: Brihaspati; Jupiter; Thursday
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Meaning of each word
- Tugiman: born on Saturday Legi
- Alter: old; elder
- Purwa: beginning, that which comes first
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Alter Baja
Meaning of each word
- Alter: old; elder
- Baja: strong, hard metal
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Meaning of each word
- Alter: old; elder
- Rebo: Wednesday
- Galang: support, supporting beam
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How to pronounce Alter
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭ꧀ꦠꦺꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜ᮪ᮒᮨᮁ |
Is Alter a boy’s name?
Yes, Alter is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Alter ranks #3,800 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Alter
Famous people named Alter
- Alter Marcelo Tuegeh · b. 1987
- Alter Talaway
FAQ about the name Alter
What is the meaning of Alter?
Alter means old; elder. In the Yiddish naming tradition, Alter means old or elder and is related to German alt.
Is Alter a boy’s name?
Yes, Alter is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Alter?
Alter is of European origin.
How many syllables does Alter have?
Alter has 2 syllables (Al-ter) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Alter?
Alter ranks #3,800 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Alter?
Some ideas: Alter Syahdan Rakai; Alter Topan Putera; Alter Respati.
Famous people named Alter?
Notable people named Alter include Alter Marcelo Tuegeh, Alter Talaway.
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