Boy name
Bagaskara name meaning
“the sun, bringer of light”
Bagaskara is a masculine Javanese name meaning “the sun” or “bringer of light.” It is related to the Sanskrit word bhāskara, literally meaning “maker of light.” That Sanskrit word also denotes the sun, connecting the name’s meaning with both sunlight and the making of light.
What does Bagaskara 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 Bagaskara
A Javanese form related to Sanskrit bhāskara, literally maker of light and used as a word for the sun.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Bagaskara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bagaskara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Bagaskara: the sun, bringer of light
- Ardianto: mountain; steadfast as a mountain
- Setyadi: faithful and excellent
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Meaning of each word
- Bagaskara: the sun, bringer of light
- Sanjoto: weapon, defensive equipment
- Widada: safe and well
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Bagaskara Yogi
Meaning of each word
- Bagaskara: the sun, bringer of light
- Yogi: yoga practitioner, ascetic
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Meaning of each word
- Praditya: sun
- Bagaskara: the sun, bringer of light
- Sanjoto: weapon, defensive equipment
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Bagaskara Rakasiwi
Meaning of each word
- Bagaskara: the sun, bringer of light
- Rakasiwi: elder sibling’s child
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Bagaskara Suharyo Ardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Bagaskara: the sun, bringer of light
- Suharyo: good and noble
- Ardiansyah: mountain and king
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How to pronounce Bagaskara
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bagaskara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦒꦱ꧀ꦏꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮌᮞ᮪ᮊᮛ |
Is Bagaskara a boy’s name?
Yes, Bagaskara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bagaskara ranks #2,750 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Bagaskara
Names with related meanings
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Syamsul♂Sun, as a compound-name element
- Aditya♂Sun, son of Aditi
- Suryadi♂Excellent sun
- Samsul♂Sun
- Syamsuddin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Suryo♂The sun
- Suryanto♂Associated with the sun
- Syamsudin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Syamsu♂The shining sun
- Suryana♂Associated with the sun
- Samsudin♂Sun of the faith
FAQ about the name Bagaskara
What is the meaning of Bagaskara?
Bagaskara means the sun, bringer of light. A Javanese form related to Sanskrit bhāskara, literally maker of light and used as a word for the sun.
Is Bagaskara a boy’s name?
Yes, Bagaskara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Bagaskara?
Bagaskara is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Bagaskara have?
Bagaskara has 4 syllables (Ba-gas-ka-ra) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Bagaskara?
Bagaskara ranks #2,750 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Bagaskara?
Some ideas: Bagaskara Ardianto Setyadi; Bagaskara Sanjoto Widada; Bagaskara Yogi.
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