Boy name
Karsa name meaning
“intention, will”
Karsa is a masculine name from Javanese, meaning intention or will. It comes from the Javanese word karsa, which expresses those meanings. Earlier forms occur in Old Javanese as karsa or kaharṣa, connecting the given name with both modern Javanese vocabulary and its older forms.
What does Karsa mean?
Intention, will
In Indonesian: niat, kehendak hati
Origin and cultural usage of Karsa
From Javanese karsa, meaning will or intention, with earlier forms in Old Javanese karsa or kaharṣa.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | K · Ka |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
How to pronounce Karsa
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /karsa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦂꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮁᮞ |
Is Karsa a boy’s name?
Yes, Karsa is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Karsa ranks #4,962 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Karsa
- Karya♂A creation or achievement
- Karna♂Ear
- Karma♂Actions and their moral consequences
- Karta♂Prosperous, safe, fortunate
- Kara♂Hand
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
- Karel♂Man, free man
- Karno♂Ear
- Kaisar♂Ruler holding the imperial title
- Karman♂Action or the result of deeds
- Kaka♂♀An older sibling
- Kardi♂Work, accomplishment
FAQ about the name Karsa
What is the meaning of Karsa?
Karsa means intention, will. From Javanese karsa, meaning will or intention, with earlier forms in Old Javanese karsa or kaharṣa.
Is Karsa a boy’s name?
Yes, Karsa is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Karsa?
Karsa is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Karsa have?
Karsa has 2 syllables (Kar-sa) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Karsa?
Karsa ranks #4,962 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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