Boy name
Kara name meaning
“hand; ray of light”
Kara is a masculine name commonly linked to Sanskrit kara, meaning “hand” or “ray of light”, through Old Javanese. Both meanings belong to the proposed Sanskrit source word. The spelling also has other origins, so this Sanskrit and Old Javanese route offers one possible interpretation of the name.
What does Kara mean?
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Kara
Possibly from Sanskrit kara, meaning hand or ray, through Old Javanese. The spelling also has other origins, so its interpretation as a name is uncertain.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | K · Ka |
Name combinations with Kara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kara: hand; ray of light
- Hastomo: the eighth
- Syahputra: son of a king
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Meaning of each word
- Kara: hand; ray of light
- Gema: sound reflected back
- Ismaya: another name for the character Semar
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Kara Parada
Meaning of each word
- Kara: hand; ray of light
- Parada: rich, wealthy
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Meaning of each word
- Setyadi: faithful and excellent
- Kara: hand; ray of light
- Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
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Kara Mardiyono
Meaning of each word
- Kara: hand; ray of light
- Mardiyono: effort, endeavor
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Meaning of each word
- Kara: hand; ray of light
- Mulyawan: valuable, noble
- Gusti: an honorific address for a lord
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How to pronounce Kara
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮛ |
Is Kara a boy’s name?
Yes, Kara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kara ranks #4,162 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kara
- Karya♂A creation or achievement
- Karna♂Ear
- Karma♂Actions and their moral consequences
- Kaka♂♀An older sibling
- Karta♂Prosperous, safe, fortunate
- Karsa♂Intention, will
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
- Kamal♂Completeness, perfection
- Kahar♂Overwhelmingly powerful, subduing
- Karel♂Man, free man
- Karno♂Ear
- Kade♂♀Younger sibling
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Munir♂Radiant, giving light
FAQ about the name Kara
What is the meaning of Kara?
Kara means hand; ray of light. Possibly from Sanskrit kara, meaning hand or ray, through Old Javanese. The spelling also has other origins, so its interpretation as a name is uncertain.
Is Kara a boy’s name?
Yes, Kara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kara?
Kara is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Kara have?
Kara has 2 syllables (Ka-ra) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Kara?
Kara ranks #4,162 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kara?
Some ideas: Kara Hastomo Syahputra; Kara Gema Ismaya; Kara Parada.
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