Boy name
Erlangga name meaning
“crossing water”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Javanese (Kawi)
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #1,139
Erlangga is a masculine name commonly linked to Old Javanese, also called Kawi, meaning “crossing water”. It is a variant of Airlangga. The meaning draws on the element air, meaning “water”, and langga, associated with crossing or leaping over, which together provide the usual explanation of the name.
What does Erlangga mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Erlangga
A variant of Airlangga, the name of an eleventh-century Javanese king. It is commonly interpreted through Old Javanese elements for water and crossing or leaping over.
| Linguistic origin | Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | E · Er |
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 Erlangga
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Erlangga, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Erlangga: crossing water
- Ara: fig tree
- Bumi: earth, land where life exists
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Erlangga Hadiwibowo Bani
Meaning of each word
- Erlangga: crossing water
- Hadiwibowo: excellent and authoritative
- Bani: children, descendants; brave
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Erlangga Kurniawan
Meaning of each word
- Erlangga: crossing water
- Kurniawan: one endowed with a gift or grace
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Meaning of each word
- Sukarmin: doing good; working well
- Erlangga: crossing water
- Dino: day
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Erlangga Samudra
Meaning of each word
- Erlangga: crossing water
- Samudra: a vast ocean
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Meaning of each word
- Erlangga: crossing water
- Rudianto: famous wolf
- Sumpena: dream, aspiration
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How to pronounce Erlangga
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ərlaŋa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦂꦭꦁꦒ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮁᮜᮀᮌ |
Is Erlangga a boy’s name?
Yes, Erlangga is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Erlangga ranks #1,139 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Erlangga
- Erlangga Setyo · b. 2003
- Erlangga
- Erlangga · b. 1965
- Erlangga Brahmantya · b. 1979
- Erlangga Mantik · b. 1952
- Erlangga Putra · b. 1993
- Erlangga Putra Pratama
- Erlangga Satriagung
FAQ about the name Erlangga
What is the meaning of Erlangga?
Erlangga means crossing water. A variant of Airlangga, the name of an eleventh-century Javanese king. It is commonly interpreted through Old Javanese elements for water and crossing or leaping over.
Is Erlangga a boy’s name?
Yes, Erlangga is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Erlangga?
Erlangga is of Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Erlangga have?
Erlangga has 3 syllables (Er-lang-ga) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Erlangga?
Erlangga ranks #1,139 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Erlangga?
Some ideas: Erlangga Ara Bumi; Erlangga Hadiwibowo Bani; Erlangga Kurniawan.
Famous people named Erlangga?
Notable people named Erlangga include Erlangga Setyo, Erlangga, Erlangga.
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