Girl name
Lentera name meaning
“a lamp with a protective enclosure”
Lentera is a feminine name taken from the Indonesian word lentera, meaning a lamp with a protective enclosure. The Indonesian word was borrowed from Portuguese lanterna, ultimately from Latin lanterna. Its linguistic history connects the name with words for a lamp or lantern.
What does Lentera mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Lentera
From Indonesian lentera, borrowed from Portuguese lanterna, ultimately from Latin lanterna, a lamp or lantern.
How to pronounce Lentera
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦺꦤ꧀ꦠꦺꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮨᮔ᮪ᮒᮨᮛ |
Is Lentera a girl’s name?
Yes, Lentera is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Lentera is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Lentera
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Cahya♂♀Light, radiance
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Nelly♀Light, in traditional interpretation
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
FAQ about the name Lentera
What is the meaning of Lentera?
Lentera means a lamp with a protective enclosure. From Indonesian lentera, borrowed from Portuguese lanterna, ultimately from Latin lanterna, a lamp or lantern.
Is Lentera a girl’s name?
Yes, Lentera is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Lentera?
Lentera is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Lentera have?
Lentera has 3 syllables (Len-te-ra) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Lentera?
Lentera is rare in our data sample.
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