Boy name
Darma name meaning
“duty, righteous conduct”
Darma is a masculine name from Sanskrit dharma, meaning duty or righteous conduct. The source word also encompasses order and right behavior. Darma is a long-established borrowing in languages of the Indonesian archipelago, and Dharma is a spelling variant that retains the letter h.
What does Darma mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Darma
From Sanskrit dharma, encompassing duty, order, and righteous conduct. Darma is a long-established borrowing in languages of the Indonesian archipelago.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Darma
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Darma, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Darma as a first name
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Interpretation
May his virtuous actions bring light and support throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
- Cahyo: light, radiance
- Galang: support, supporting beam
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Darma Nara
Interpretation
May he become a person who fulfills duties with virtue.Meaning of each word
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
- Nara: human being, person
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Darma Halilintar
Interpretation
A picture of virtuous action arriving like a flash of lightning.Meaning of each word
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
- Halilintar: a striking thunderbolt
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Interpretation
May he fulfill his duties for a land filled with happiness.Meaning of each word
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
- Negoro: country or royal realm
- Bagja: fortunate, happy
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Interpretation
May he become an independent person who acts with virtue.Meaning of each word
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
- Anggono: alone, independent
- Nara: human being, person
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Darma Masa
Interpretation
May he fulfill his duties and practice virtue through time.Meaning of each word
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
- Masa: time, period, month
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Darma Galang
Interpretation
May his virtuous actions become a pillar that supports life.Meaning of each word
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
- Galang: support, supporting beam
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Interpretation
May his virtue reach beyond today and endure through time.Meaning of each word
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
- Rino: day or daytime
- Aldila: beyond, on the other side
Darma as a middle name
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Interpretation
May he grow independent, with virtuous actions that shine brightly.Meaning of each word
- Anggono: alone, independent
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
- Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
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Interpretation
May virtue remain at the core of his being throughout time.Meaning of each word
- Galih: heartwood; the heart
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
- Masa: time, period, month
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Interpretation
May this young person fulfill duties as a ruler who offers counsel.Meaning of each word
- Angger: young one, an address to a child
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
- Reynaldi: ruler with counsel
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Interpretation
May he be a ruler offering counsel, with virtue shining like a star.Meaning of each word
- Bintang: a shining celestial body
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
- Reynaldi: ruler with counsel
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Interpretation
A ruler pictured crossing water while fulfilling duties with virtue.Meaning of each word
- Airlangga: one who crosses water
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
- Caesar: emperor, ruler
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Interpretation
May his virtue glow like embers and bring a sense of joy.Meaning of each word
- Bara: glowing embers
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
- Joy: a feeling of delight, gladness
Darma as a last name
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Interpretation
May he be a ruler offering counsel, illuminating life through virtue.Meaning of each word
- Renaldo: counsel and rule
- Cahyo: light, radiance
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
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Elang Darma
Interpretation
A person pictured practicing virtue with the majesty of an eagle.Meaning of each word
- Elang: large bird of prey
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
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Brian Darma
Interpretation
May he grow noble and elevated in standing through virtuous actions.Meaning of each word
- Brian: noble, high-ranking
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
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Caesar Darma
Interpretation
May he become a ruler who fulfills duties with virtue.Meaning of each word
- Caesar: emperor, ruler
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
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Pratama Darma
Interpretation
May he be first in fulfilling duties and practicing virtue.Meaning of each word
- Pratama: first, earliest
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
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Gema Darma
Interpretation
May his virtuous actions resonate like a sound echoing back.Meaning of each word
- Gema: sound reflected back
- Darma: duty, righteous conduct
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How to pronounce Darma
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /darma/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦂꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮁᮙ |
Is Darma a boy’s name?
Yes, Darma is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Darma ranks #308 among boy names in our data sample (63 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 Darma
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
Famous people named Darma
- Darma Setiawan · b. 1911
- Darma Wijaya · b. 1972
- Andi Darma Putra · b. 1969
- Andi Darma Taufik · b. 1987
- Darma
- Darma Dafid · b. 1984
- Darma Gideon Mondolu · b. 1977
- Darma Lelepadang
- Darma Lelepadang
- Darma Putra Narjadin
- Darma Putra Rangkuti · b. 1983
- Darma Satia Narjadin
FAQ about the name Darma
What is the meaning of Darma?
Darma means duty, righteous conduct. From Sanskrit dharma, encompassing duty, order, and righteous conduct. Darma is a long-established borrowing in languages of the Indonesian archipelago.
Is Darma a boy’s name?
Yes, Darma is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Darma?
Darma is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Darma have?
Darma has 2 syllables (Dar-ma) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Darma?
Darma ranks #308 among boy names in our data sample (63 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Darma?
Other spellings: Dharma.
What full names go well with Darma?
Some ideas: Darma Cahyo Galang; Anggono Darma Pradipta; Renaldo Cahyo Darma.
Famous people named Darma?
Notable people named Darma include Darma Setiawan, Darma Wijaya, Andi Darma Putra.
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