Boy name
Banta name meaning
“boy; prince”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #3,211
Banta is a masculine name commonly linked to Acehnese banta, meaning boy or, in a royal context, prince. The word also appears as a form of address or a title in traditional stories. Its princely meaning belongs to royal usage, while the broader meaning refers to a boy.
What does Banta mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Banta
Banta comes from Acehnese banta, a term for a boy that also occurs as an address or title in traditional stories. In royal contexts it can refer to a prince.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Common in | Acehnese |
| Starts with | B · Ba |
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 Banta
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Banta, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Banta: boy; prince
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Prastyo: pledge or oath of loyalty
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Meaning of each word
- Banta: boy; prince
- Adhisurya: foremost sun
- Jaka: an unmarried young man
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Banta Laksmana
Meaning of each word
- Banta: boy; prince
- Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
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Meaning of each word
- Kurniawan: one endowed with a gift or grace
- Banta: boy; prince
- Mandra: soft, low-toned
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Banta Wirajaya
Meaning of each word
- Banta: boy; prince
- Wirajaya: a victorious hero
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Meaning of each word
- Banta: boy; prince
- Putera: male child, son
- Rendra: ruler of people, king
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How to pronounce Banta
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /banta/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦤ꧀ꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮔ᮪ᮒ |
Is Banta a boy’s name?
Yes, Banta is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Banta ranks #3,211 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 Banta
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Banta
- Banta Puteh Syam · b. 1957
- Banta Tjut Isya · b. 1984
- Banta Umar B. Alwy · b. 1961
- T. Banta Syahrizal · b. 1976
- Teuku Banta Syam Ali
FAQ about the name Banta
What is the meaning of Banta?
Banta means boy; prince. Banta comes from Acehnese banta, a term for a boy that also occurs as an address or title in traditional stories. In royal contexts it can refer to a prince.
Is Banta a boy’s name?
Yes, Banta is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Banta?
Banta is of Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Banta have?
Banta has 2 syllables (Ban-ta) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Banta?
Banta ranks #3,211 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 Banta?
Some ideas: Banta Mahendra Prastyo; Banta Adhisurya Jaka; Banta Laksmana.
Famous people named Banta?
Notable people named Banta include Banta Puteh Syam, Banta Tjut Isya, Banta Umar B. Alwy.
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