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Batara name meaning

“deity; revered lord”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/batara/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
3
Popularity
#926

Batara is a masculine name meaning ‘deity’ or ‘revered lord’. It comes from Sanskrit bhaṭṭāra, ‘revered lord’, through the Old Javanese form bhaṭāra. The word became a title for deities or rulers, linking the name’s meaning with the use of its source as a title.

What does Batara mean?

Deity; revered lord

In Indonesian: dewa; junjungan yang dihormati

-ra

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 Batara

From Sanskrit bhaṭṭāra, ‘revered lord’, through Old Javanese bhaṭāra. It became a title for deities or rulers.

Linguistic originSanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi)
Naming traditionHindu
Starts withB · Ba

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Name combinations with Batara

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Batara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Batara Pratiknyo Aprilianto

    Meaning of each word

    • Batara: deity; revered lord
    • Pratiknyo: promise, pledge
    • Aprilianto: associated with April
  • Batara Dwiki Arjuna

    Meaning of each word

    • Batara: deity; revered lord
    • Dwiki: two, second in order
    • Arjuna: white, bright, shining
  • Batara Setiaji

    Meaning of each word

    • Batara: deity; revered lord
    • Setiaji: loyalty and honor
  • Dwikora Batara Handika

    Meaning of each word

    • Dwikora: two commands for the people
    • Batara: deity; revered lord
    • Handika: speech, words
  • Batara Adit

    Meaning of each word

    • Batara: deity; revered lord
    • Adit: the sun
  • Batara Arjuna Sudomo

    Meaning of each word

    • Batara: deity; revered lord
    • Arjuna: white, bright, shining
    • Sudomo: good self-restraint

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How to pronounce Batara

Syllables3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names
IPA/batara/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦧꦠꦫ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮘᮒᮛ

Is Batara a boy’s name?

Yes, Batara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 89%Girls 11% ♀

Batara ranks #926 among boy names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Batara

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Batara

  • Batara Eto · b. 1979
  • Batara Lubis · b. 1927
  • Batara Ningrat Simatupang · b. 1932
  • Aw. Batara Goa
  • Batara Halim Siregar · b. 1989
  • Batara Imanuel Sirait · b. 1971
  • Batara Mulia · b. 1978
  • Batara Santa Mulia Simbolon

FAQ about the name Batara

What is the meaning of Batara?

Batara means deity; revered lord. From Sanskrit bhaṭṭāra, ‘revered lord’, through Old Javanese bhaṭāra. It became a title for deities or rulers.

Is Batara a boy’s name?

Yes, Batara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Batara?

Batara is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.

How many syllables does Batara have?

Batara has 3 syllables (Ba-ta-ra) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Batara?

Batara ranks #926 among boy names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Batara?

Some ideas: Batara Pratiknyo Aprilianto; Batara Dwiki Arjuna; Batara Setiaji.

Famous people named Batara?

Notable people named Batara include Batara Eto, Batara Lubis, Batara Ningrat Simatupang.

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