Unisex name
Cahaya name meaning
“radiance or shining illumination”
Cahaya is a name used for both girls and boys, meaning radiance or shining illumination. It comes from the Indonesian word cahaya through Malay, with an earlier source in Sanskrit chāyā. That Sanskrit word includes the senses shade, luster, and reflection. Tjahaja is a spelling variant.
What does Cahaya mean?
The ending -ya has no single shared meaning in Maya, Widya, and Soraya. These letters belong to different words or names, so their meanings need to be explained through the complete forms. More girl names ending in -ya →
Origin and cultural usage of Cahaya
Taken from Indonesian cahaya through Malay. Its earlier source is Sanskrit chāyā, whose senses include shade, luster, and reflection.
Name combinations with Cahaya
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Cahaya, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
- Srikandi: a formidable heroine
- Dewinta: goddess
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Meaning of each word
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
- Ayudia: beautiful, lovely
- Ramayani: Rama's journey
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Cahaya Setiyaningsih
Meaning of each word
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
- Setiyaningsih: faithfulness in love
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Meaning of each word
- Adinda: beloved younger sibling
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
- Naya: wisdom, guidance
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Cahaya Arum
Meaning of each word
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
- Arum: fragrant, sweet-smelling
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Meaning of each word
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
- Aprilia: associated with the month of April
- Jumiati: associated with Friday
How to pronounce Cahaya
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tʃahaja/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦲꦪ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮠᮚ |
Is Cahaya a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Cahaya is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Cahaya ranks #170 among unisex names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Cahaya
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Cahaya
- Cahaya Mustika · b. 1982
- Cahaya Dwi Rembulan Sinaga
- Cahaya Marlina · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Cahaya
What is the meaning of Cahaya?
Cahaya means radiance or shining illumination. Taken from Indonesian cahaya through Malay. Its earlier source is Sanskrit chāyā, whose senses include shade, luster, and reflection.
Is Cahaya a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Cahaya is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Cahaya?
Cahaya is of Sanskrit and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Cahaya have?
Cahaya has 3 syllables (Ca-ha-ya) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Cahaya?
Cahaya ranks #170 among unisex names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Cahaya?
Other spellings: Tjahaja.
What full names go well with Cahaya?
Some ideas: Cahaya Srikandi Dewinta; Cahaya Ayudia Ramayani; Cahaya Setiyaningsih.
Famous people named Cahaya?
Notable people named Cahaya include Cahaya Mustika, Cahaya Dwi Rembulan Sinaga, Cahaya Marlina.
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