Unisex name
Beda name meaning
“difference, distinction”
Beda is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning difference or distinction. Its proposed source is Indonesian beda, transmitted through Malay from Sanskrit bheda. The Sanskrit word means difference or distinction, supplying the interpretation associated with this name.
What does Beda mean?
Difference, distinction
In Indonesian: perbedaan, pembeda
Origin and cultural usage of Beda
May be linked to Indonesian 'beda', transmitted through Malay from Sanskrit 'bheda', meaning difference or distinction.
How to pronounce Beda
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bɛda/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦢ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮨᮓ |
Is Beda a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Beda is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Beda ranks #764 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Beda
- Bela♂♀Beautiful, lovely
- Beta♂I
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Bima♂Formidable, awe-inspiring
- Bella♀Beautiful, lovely
- Ben♂Son, male child
- Beni♂Son of the right hand
- Beny♂Son of the right hand
- Boedi♂♀Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Bria♂Exalted, noble
- Bona♂Beginning, root, origin
- Bara♂Glowing embers
FAQ about the name Beda
What is the meaning of Beda?
Beda means difference, distinction. May be linked to Indonesian 'beda', transmitted through Malay from Sanskrit 'bheda', meaning difference or distinction.
Is Beda a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Beda is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Beda have?
Beda has 2 syllables (Be-da) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Beda?
Beda ranks #764 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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