Boy name
Kilat name meaning
“a flash of lightning”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #3,399
Kilat is a masculine name from Indonesian and Malay meaning “a flash of lightning.” It is taken directly from the word kilat, which denotes the light of lightning. Related word forms also occur in Javanese and Old Javanese, connecting its vocabulary across these languages.
What does Kilat mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kilat
Taken from Indonesian and Malay kilat, denoting a flash of lightning. Related forms also occur in Javanese and Old Javanese.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | K |
Name combinations with Kilat
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kilat, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kilat: a flash of lightning
- Legimin: associated with the Legi market day
- Wiratama: an outstanding warrior
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Meaning of each word
- Kilat: a flash of lightning
- Herianto: ruler of the home
- Sumana: kind-hearted, well-disposed
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Kilat Hadiwibowo
Meaning of each word
- Kilat: a flash of lightning
- Hadiwibowo: excellent and authoritative
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Pratama Kilat Hardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Pratama: first, earliest
- Kilat: a flash of lightning
- Hardiansyah: mountain; king
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Kilat Narayana
Meaning of each word
- Kilat: a flash of lightning
- Narayana: another name of Vishnu
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Meaning of each word
- Kilat: a flash of lightning
- Aditama: most distinguished or excellent
- Pramudita: joyful, delighted
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How to pronounce Kilat
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kilat/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦶꦭꦠ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮤᮜᮒ᮪ |
Is Kilat a boy’s name?
Yes, Kilat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kilat ranks #3,399 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kilat
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 Kilat
What is the meaning of Kilat?
Kilat means a flash of lightning. Taken from Indonesian and Malay kilat, denoting a flash of lightning. Related forms also occur in Javanese and Old Javanese.
Is Kilat a boy’s name?
Yes, Kilat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kilat?
Kilat is of Indonesian and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Kilat have?
Kilat has 2 syllables (Ki-lat) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kilat?
Kilat ranks #3,399 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kilat?
Some ideas: Kilat Legimin Wiratama; Kilat Herianto Sumana; Kilat Hadiwibowo.
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