Boy name
Jaka name meaning
“an unmarried young man”
Jaka is a masculine name of Javanese origin meaning ‘an unmarried young man’. It comes from the word jaka, which is also attested in Old Javanese for a young man without a wife. Djaka is another spelling of the name derived from this Javanese word.
What does Jaka mean?
An unmarried young man
In Indonesian: pemuda yang belum menikah
Origin and cultural usage of Jaka
From Javanese jaka, also attested in Old Javanese for a young unmarried man.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | J · Ja |
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 Jaka
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jaka, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jaka: an unmarried young man
- Wardono: growth or increase
- Praja: people, country or kingdom
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Meaning of each word
- Jaka: an unmarried young man
- Bangkit: rise again, begin moving forward
- Mardiono: to cultivate, to strive for
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Jaka Ferdiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Jaka: an unmarried young man
- Ferdiansyah: brave ruler
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Febriyanto Jaka Anjar
Meaning of each word
- Febriyanto: associated with February
- Jaka: an unmarried young man
- Anjar: new, fresh
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Jaka Wanto
Meaning of each word
- Jaka: an unmarried young man
- Wanto: possessing, endowed with
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Meaning of each word
- Jaka: an unmarried young man
- Tangguh: resilient, tenacious through difficulty
- Dipo: lamp, source of light
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How to pronounce Jaka
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒaka/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦏ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮊ |
Is Jaka a boy’s name?
Yes, Jaka is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jaka ranks #932 among boy names in our data sample (21 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 Jaka
- Jaya♂Victorious, attaining triumph
- Jaja♂Victory, triumph
- Joko♂A young unmarried man
- Jafar♂Watercourse, small stream
- Jan♂God is gracious
- Jamal♂Beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Jati♂True, genuine
- Jahja♂♀Living, full of life
- Jack♂God has been gracious
- Jakfar♂Stream, small river
- Jalal♂Majesty, glory
- Jabal♂Mountain or large hill
Famous people named Jaka
- Jaka Bimbo · b. 1946
- Jaka Aryadipa Singgih · b. 1958
- Jaka Tandang
- Jaka Abdur Rahman · b. 1984
- Jaka Irwanta · b. 1965
- Jaka Jati Nur Alam · b. 1994
- Jaka Pratama · b. 2000
- Jaka Sembiring · b. 1966
- Jaka Setiawan · b. 1986
- Jaka Sumantri · b. 1985
- Jaka Triana · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Jaka
What is the meaning of Jaka?
Jaka means an unmarried young man. From Javanese jaka, also attested in Old Javanese for a young unmarried man.
Is Jaka a boy’s name?
Yes, Jaka is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jaka?
Jaka is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Jaka have?
Jaka has 2 syllables (Ja-ka) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Jaka?
Jaka ranks #932 among boy names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jaka?
Other spellings: Djaka.
What full names go well with Jaka?
Some ideas: Jaka Wardono Praja; Jaka Bangkit Mardiono; Jaka Ferdiansyah.
Famous people named Jaka?
Notable people named Jaka include Jaka Bimbo, Jaka Aryadipa Singgih, Jaka Tandang.
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