Unisex name
Eka name meaning
“one; first in order”
Eka is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning one or first in order. It comes from Sanskrit eka, meaning one, which was also adopted into Old Javanese. As a given name, Eka often indicates the first birth position, reflecting the numerical meaning of its source word.
What does Eka mean?
One; first in order
In Indonesian: satu; urutan pertama
Origin and cultural usage of Eka
From Sanskrit eka, meaning one, also adopted into Old Javanese. As a name, Eka often indicates the first birth position.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese, Balinese |
| Starts with | E |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
How to pronounce Eka
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɛka/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦏ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮊ |
Is Eka a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Eka is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 38% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Eka ranks #5 among unisex names in our data sample (374 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Eka
Famous people named Eka
- Eka Kurniawan · b. 1975
- Eka Ramdani · b. 1984
- Eka Tjipta Widjaja · b. 1923
- Eka Budianta · b. 1956
- Eka Gustiwana · b. 1989
- Eka Putra · b. 1975
- Eka Santika · b. 1982
- Eka Supria Atmaja · b. 1973
- Eka Darmaputera · b. 1942
- Eka Putra Wirman · b. 1969
- Eka Sari Lorena Soerbakti · b. 1969
- Eka Widodo · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Eka
What is the meaning of Eka?
Eka means one; first in order. From Sanskrit eka, meaning one, also adopted into Old Javanese. As a name, Eka often indicates the first birth position.
Is Eka a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Eka is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 38% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Eka?
Eka is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Eka have?
Eka has 2 syllables (E-ka) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Eka?
Eka ranks #5 among unisex names in our data sample (374 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Eka?
Notable people named Eka include Eka Kurniawan, Eka Ramdani, Eka Tjipta Widjaja.
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