Boy name
Guna name meaning
“usefulness, ability, good quality”
Guna is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning usefulness, ability, or good quality. It comes from guṇa, a word encompassing quality, merit, and ability. The element also entered Old Javanese, Malay, and Indonesian, connecting the name’s Sanskrit source with its use in those languages.
What does Guna mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Guna
From Sanskrit guṇa, encompassing quality, merit, and ability. The element entered Old Javanese as well as Malay and Indonesian.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi), Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | G · Gu |
Name combinations with Guna
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Guna, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Guna: usefulness, ability, good quality
- Rakha: elder sibling
- Jayabaya: victorious over danger
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Guna Juliadi Heriansyah
Meaning of each word
- Guna: usefulness, ability, good quality
- Juliadi: July; foremost, excellent
- Heriansyah: ruler of the home; king
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Guna Prayuda
Meaning of each word
- Guna: usefulness, ability, good quality
- Prayuda: battle, struggle
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Meaning of each word
- Inu: prince; royal son
- Guna: usefulness, ability, good quality
- Adiputra: an outstanding son
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Guna Tirta
Meaning of each word
- Guna: usefulness, ability, good quality
- Tirta: water; consecrated water
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Guna Tjokrorahardjo Ananta
Meaning of each word
- Guna: usefulness, ability, good quality
- Tjokrorahardjo: discus and well-being
- Ananta: boundless, unending
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How to pronounce Guna
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /guna/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦸꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮥᮔ |
Is Guna a boy’s name?
Yes, Guna is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Guna ranks #2,822 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Guna
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
FAQ about the name Guna
What is the meaning of Guna?
Guna means usefulness, ability, good quality. From Sanskrit guṇa, encompassing quality, merit, and ability. The element entered Old Javanese as well as Malay and Indonesian.
Is Guna a boy’s name?
Yes, Guna is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Guna?
Guna is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Guna have?
Guna has 2 syllables (Gu-na) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Guna?
Guna ranks #2,822 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Guna?
Some ideas: Guna Rakha Jayabaya; Guna Juliadi Heriansyah; Guna Prayuda.
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