Unisex name
Asmara name meaning
“love and romantic desire”
Asmara is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning love and romantic desire. It comes from the word asmara, transmitted through Old Javanese asmara or smara. The source is Sanskrit smara, a word that also carries the meanings of love and desire.
What does Asmara mean?
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 Asmara
From asmara, transmitted through Old Javanese asmara or smara. Its source is Sanskrit smara, which can denote love and desire.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | A · As |
Name combinations with Asmara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Asmara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Asmara as a first name
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Asmara Patra
Interpretation
A picture of love beautifully expressed across page after written page.Meaning of each word
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
- Patra: leaf, written sheet
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Interpretation
May love accompany careful steps that bear signs of good fortune.Meaning of each word
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
- Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
- Priyatna: alert, careful in one's actions
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Asmara Januardi
Interpretation
A picture of love growing in the warmth of January.Meaning of each word
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
- Januardi: associated with the month of January
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Asmara Rakasiwi
Interpretation
May an older sibling's child grow with warmth and love.Meaning of each word
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
- Rakasiwi: elder sibling’s child
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Interpretation
May love and union be accompanied by strong determination to protect.Meaning of each word
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
- Yoga: union, contemplative practice
- Billy: resolute protector
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Asmara Partogi
Interpretation
May one become a guide who leads with abundant love.Meaning of each word
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
- Partogi: guide, leader
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Asmara Juang
Interpretation
May love accompany earnest effort in reaching every cherished goal.Meaning of each word
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
- Juang: striving to achieve a goal
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Asmara Ronaldo
Interpretation
May one become a ruler who combines love with wise judgment.Meaning of each word
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
- Ronaldo: ruler with wise counsel
Asmara as a middle name
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Interpretation
May one be first to uphold law and justice with love.Meaning of each word
- Pratama: first, earliest
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
- Maruhum: upholding law and justice
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Interpretation
May a first son feel love in every single breath.Meaning of each word
- Ekaputra: first son
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
- Swasono: breath, breathing
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Interpretation
A picture of love in June accompanied by victory and success.Meaning of each word
- Jun: the month of June
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
- Senjaya: victory, success
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Interpretation
May a ruler offer counsel with love, loyalty, and honor.Meaning of each word
- Setiaji: loyalty and honor
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
- Reynaldi: ruler with counsel
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Interpretation
May one become a gracious ruler whose heart holds abundant love.Meaning of each word
- Boni: pretty, attractive
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
- Caesar: emperor, ruler
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Interpretation
May victory be achieved with love that shines like light.Meaning of each word
- Viki: victory
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
- Cahyo: light, radiance
Asmara as a last name
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Nusyirwan Asmara
Interpretation
A picture of an everlasting soul forever filled with warm love.Meaning of each word
- Nusyirwan: of immortal soul
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
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Interpretation
May a son become a shield that protects with love.Meaning of each word
- Saputera: son, boy
- Randy: shield; wolf
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
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Priyatna Asmara
Interpretation
May love grow alongside vigilance and care in every action.Meaning of each word
- Priyatna: alert, careful in one's actions
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
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Dirga Asmara
Interpretation
May love continue to grow and endure for a long time.Meaning of each word
- Dirga: long or enduring
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
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Satria Asmara
Interpretation
May one become a knight who strives with a loving heart.Meaning of each word
- Satria: knight, noble warrior
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
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Pradipta Asmara
Interpretation
A picture of love burning warmly and shining brightly through life.Meaning of each word
- Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
- Asmara: love and romantic desire
How to pronounce Asmara
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /asmara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦱ꧀ꦩꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮞ᮪ᮙᮛ |
Is Asmara a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Asmara is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 58% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Asmara ranks #54 among unisex names in our data sample (49 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Asmara
Names with related meanings
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Sutrisno♂Good or noble affection
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Ningsih♀Affection, loving care
- David♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Daud♂The beloved one
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Supriyanto♂Deeply beloved
- Ratih♀Love, delight
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Aini♀My eye, my darling
Famous people named Asmara
- Asmara Abigail · b. 1992
- Asmara Hadi · b. 1914
- Asmara Nababan · b. 1946
- Asmara Asri
- Andi Asmara · b. 1964
- Asmara · b. 1963
- Asmara A. Harifuddin C. · b. 1958
- Asmara Nini · b. 1960
- Asmara Roni · b. 1953
- Asmara Yanti · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Asmara
What is the meaning of Asmara?
Asmara means love and romantic desire. From asmara, transmitted through Old Javanese asmara or smara. Its source is Sanskrit smara, which can denote love and desire.
Is Asmara a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Asmara is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 58% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Asmara?
Asmara is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Asmara have?
Asmara has 3 syllables (As-ma-ra) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Asmara?
Asmara ranks #54 among unisex names in our data sample (49 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Asmara?
Some ideas: Asmara Patra; Pratama Asmara Maruhum; Nusyirwan Asmara.
Famous people named Asmara?
Notable people named Asmara include Asmara Abigail, Asmara Hadi, Asmara Nababan.
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