Boy name
Antara name meaning
“space or interval between”
Antara is a masculine name from Sanskrit antara, meaning an intervening space or interval. Its meaning concerns the space or distance between things. The source word was also borrowed into Old Javanese and Malay, connecting the name with those languages as well as Sanskrit.
What does Antara mean?
Space or interval between
In Indonesian: ruang atau jarak di tengah
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Antara
From Sanskrit antara ‘intervening space, interval’, borrowed into Old Javanese and Malay.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi), Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | A · An |
Name combinations with Antara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Antara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Antara: space or interval between
- Setiyawan: one who is faithful
- Prasetio: solemn promise, loyalty
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Meaning of each word
- Antara: space or interval between
- Dika: superior, greater
- Pintor: upright, honest
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Antara Tulis
Meaning of each word
- Antara: space or interval between
- Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
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Wedakarna Antara Hardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Wedakarna: Veda and ear
- Antara: space or interval between
- Hardiansyah: mountain; king
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Antara Satyagraha
Meaning of each word
- Antara: space or interval between
- Satyagraha: steadfast adherence to truth
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Meaning of each word
- Antara: space or interval between
- Patra: leaf, written sheet
- Swasono: breath, breathing
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How to pronounce Antara
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /antara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤ꧀ꦠꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮔ᮪ᮒᮛ |
Is Antara a boy’s name?
Yes, Antara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Antara ranks #1,651 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Antara
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Anggara♂Tuesday, the planet Mars
- Anhar♂Rivers, flowing waterways
- Anjar♂♀New, fresh
- Astawa♂Praise, glorification
- Ansari♂♀Associated with the Ansar
- Andra♂Brave, valiant
- Ansar♂Helpers, supporters
- Anwari♂Associated with light
- Andar♂
- Artana♂Wealth, riches
Famous people named Antara
- I Gusti Putu Antara · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Antara
What is the meaning of Antara?
Antara means space or interval between. From Sanskrit antara ‘intervening space, interval’, borrowed into Old Javanese and Malay.
Is Antara a boy’s name?
Yes, Antara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Antara?
Antara is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Antara have?
Antara has 3 syllables (An-ta-ra) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Antara?
Antara ranks #1,651 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Antara?
Some ideas: Antara Setiyawan Prasetio; Antara Dika Pintor; Antara Tulis.
Famous people named Antara?
Notable people named Antara include I Gusti Putu Antara.
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