Girl name
Dara name meaning
“a maiden, an unmarried young woman”
Dara is a feminine name meaning a maiden or an unmarried young woman, from the inherited word dara in Indonesian and Malay. Names spelled Dara also occur in other languages, where their origins may differ from the Indonesian and Malay word explained here.
What does Dara mean?
A maiden, an unmarried young woman
In Indonesian: gadis muda, perempuan belum menikah
Origin and cultural usage of Dara
In Indonesian and Malay, dara is an inherited word for an unmarried young woman. Names with the same spelling exist in other languages and may have different origins.
Name combinations with Dara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Dara: a maiden, an unmarried young woman
- Nira: sweet sap from palm plants
- Wahyuti: revelation, divine inspiration
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Meaning of each word
- Dara: a maiden, an unmarried young woman
- Cantika: beautiful, charming
- Rani: queen, female ruler
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Dara Permata
Meaning of each word
- Dara: a maiden, an unmarried young woman
- Permata: precious stone, gem
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Meaning of each word
- Kalis: unaffected, immune to harm
- Dara: a maiden, an unmarried young woman
- Sarinah: essence, core, flower
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Dara Patma
Meaning of each word
- Dara: a maiden, an unmarried young woman
- Patma: lotus flower
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Meaning of each word
- Dara: a maiden, an unmarried young woman
- Cempaka: flower of the champak tree
- Seftiani: born in September
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How to pronounce Dara
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮛ |
Is Dara a girl’s name?
Yes, Dara is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Dara ranks #409 among girl names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Dara
Famous people named Dara
- Dara Nasution · b. 1995
- Dara Rizki Ruhiana · b. 1991
- Dara Arafah
- Cut Dara Kartika · b. 1999
- Cut Dara Oktarina
- Cut Dara Safrina
- Dara Aprilia · b. 1980
- Dara Ayu Setiawati · b. 1994
- Dara Chairuni · b. 1994
- Dara Fahrika · b. 1991
- Dara Latifah · b. 2003
- Dara Mutia · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Dara
What is the meaning of Dara?
Dara means a maiden, an unmarried young woman. In Indonesian and Malay, dara is an inherited word for an unmarried young woman. Names with the same spelling exist in other languages and may have different origins.
Is Dara a girl’s name?
Yes, Dara is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dara?
Dara is of Malay origin.
How many syllables does Dara have?
Dara has 2 syllables (Da-ra) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Dara?
Dara ranks #409 among girl names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Dara?
Some ideas: Dara Nira Wahyuti; Dara Cantika Rani; Dara Permata.
Famous people named Dara?
Notable people named Dara include Dara Nasution, Dara Rizki Ruhiana, Dara Arafah.
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