Boy name
Beta name meaning
“I; second letter”
Beta is a masculine name commonly linked to two distinct sources: Malay beta, meaning I, and Greek bēta, the name of the second letter. The meaning I belongs to the Malay source, while second letter follows the Greek source. These two sources have separate histories.
What does Beta mean?
I; second letter
In Indonesian: aku; huruf kedua
Origin and cultural usage of Beta
Beta may refer to Malay 'beta', meaning I, or to the Greek letter name 'bēta'. These are historically distinct sources.
How to pronounce Beta
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bɛta/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮨᮒ |
Is Beta a boy’s name?
Yes, Beta is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Beta ranks #3,897 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Beta
What is the meaning of Beta?
Beta means I; second letter. Beta may refer to Malay 'beta', meaning I, or to the Greek letter name 'bēta'. These are historically distinct sources.
Is Beta a boy’s name?
Yes, Beta is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Beta have?
Beta has 2 syllables (Be-ta) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Beta?
Beta ranks #3,897 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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