Boy name
Gatotkaca name meaning
“having a pot-shaped head”
Gatotkaca is a masculine name meaning having a pot-shaped head, the Javanese form of Sanskrit Ghaṭotkaca. It combines ghaṭa, meaning pot, with utkaca, meaning bald. In the Mahabharata, Gatotkaca is a son of Bhima, and the name refers to the shape of that character's head.
What does Gatotkaca mean?
Having a pot-shaped head
In Indonesian: berkepala menyerupai tempayan
Origin and cultural usage of Gatotkaca
The Javanese form of Sanskrit Ghaṭotkaca, a son of Bhima in the Mahabharata. It combines ghaṭa, 'pot', and utkaca, 'bald', referring to the character's head.
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How to pronounce Gatotkaca
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /gatɔtkatʃa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦠꦺꦴꦠ꧀ꦏꦕ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮒᮧᮒ᮪ᮊᮎ |
Is Gatotkaca a boy’s name?
Yes, Gatotkaca is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Gatotkaca is rare in our data sample.
FAQ about the name Gatotkaca
What is the meaning of Gatotkaca?
Gatotkaca means having a pot-shaped head. The Javanese form of Sanskrit Ghaṭotkaca, a son of Bhima in the Mahabharata. It combines ghaṭa, 'pot', and utkaca, 'bald', referring to the character's head.
Is Gatotkaca a boy’s name?
Yes, Gatotkaca is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Gatotkaca?
Gatotkaca is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Gatotkaca have?
Gatotkaca has 4 syllables (Ga-tot-ka-ca) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Gatotkaca?
Gatotkaca is rare in our data sample.
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