Boy name
Astra name meaning
“weapon or projectile”
Astra is a masculine name commonly linked to Sanskrit astra, meaning “weapon” or “projectile”, particularly a weapon that is discharged or thrown. The same spelling can also be associated with Latin astra, meaning “stars”, giving this name two language connections with different meanings.
What does Astra mean?
Weapon or projectile
In Indonesian: senjata atau peluru
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 Astra
In Sanskrit, astra means a weapon, particularly one that is discharged or thrown. The same spelling can also be associated with Latin astra, meaning stars.
Name combinations with Astra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Astra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Astra Febriyanto Samudra
Meaning of each word
- Astra: weapon or projectile
- Febriyanto: associated with February
- Samudra: a vast ocean
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Meaning of each word
- Astra: weapon or projectile
- Pandu: pale; also a guide
- Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
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Astra Mulyawan
Meaning of each word
- Astra: weapon or projectile
- Mulyawan: valuable, noble
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Meaning of each word
- Pranyoto: real, evident
- Astra: weapon or projectile
- Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
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Astra Laksamana
Meaning of each word
- Astra: weapon or projectile
- Laksamana: highest-ranking naval commander
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Meaning of each word
- Astra: weapon or projectile
- Ucu: the youngest-born child
- Rino: day or daytime
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How to pronounce Astra
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /astra/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦱ꧀ꦠꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮞ᮪ᮒᮢ |
Is Astra a boy’s name?
Yes, Astra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Astra ranks #3,201 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Astra
- Asta♂♀Eight
- Asra♂♀To travel by night
- Asri♂♀Lovely and pleasing to behold
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Artha♂♀Wealth, possessions
- Arta♂♀Wealth, possessions
- Astawa♂Praise, glorification
- Asa♂♀Hope, something wished for
- Antara♂Space or interval between
- Andra♂Brave, valiant
- Asari♂Associated with traces or transmitted traditions
- Ata♂♀Gift, bestowal
Famous people named Astra
- Astra Vigo Putra · b. 1997
FAQ about the name Astra
What is the meaning of Astra?
Astra means weapon or projectile. In Sanskrit, astra means a weapon, particularly one that is discharged or thrown. The same spelling can also be associated with Latin astra, meaning stars.
Is Astra a boy’s name?
Yes, Astra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Astra?
Astra is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Astra have?
Astra has 2 syllables (As-tra) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Astra?
Astra ranks #3,201 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Astra?
Some ideas: Astra Febriyanto Samudra; Astra Pandu Setyawan; Astra Mulyawan.
Famous people named Astra?
Notable people named Astra include Astra Vigo Putra.
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