Unisex name
Lingga name meaning
“a sign or emblem of Shiva”
Lingga is a name used for boys and girls, from Sanskrit liṅga, meaning ‘mark’ or ‘characteristic’. Its meanings also include an emblem of Shiva in Hindu tradition. In that setting, a lingga commonly takes the form of a pillar with phallic significance, adding a symbolic sense.
What does Lingga mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Lingga
From Sanskrit liṅga ‘mark’ or ‘characteristic’. In Hindu tradition, a lingga is also an emblem of Shiva, commonly a pillar with phallic significance.
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Name combinations with Lingga
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Lingga, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Lingga: a sign or emblem of Shiva
- Mardiono: to cultivate, to strive for
- Aditama: most distinguished or excellent
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Meaning of each word
- Lingga: a sign or emblem of Shiva
- Yayang: darling; beloved
- Kaka: an older sibling
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Lingga Wirajaya
Meaning of each word
- Lingga: a sign or emblem of Shiva
- Wirajaya: a victorious hero
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Meaning of each word
- Setiyawan: one who is faithful
- Lingga: a sign or emblem of Shiva
- Idaman: something deeply desired
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Lingga Kasturi
Meaning of each word
- Lingga: a sign or emblem of Shiva
- Kasturi: musk used as a fragrance
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Meaning of each word
- Lingga: a sign or emblem of Shiva
- Rano: lake
- Inu: prince; royal son
How to pronounce Lingga
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /liŋa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦶꦁꦒ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮤᮀᮌ |
Is Lingga a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lingga is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Lingga ranks #413 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Lingga
Names with related meanings
- Hidayat♂Guidance toward the right path
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Endang♂♀Female ascetic
- Wahyudi♂Revelation, divine message
- Wahyuni♀Revelation, divine message
- Firdaus♂Paradise, a garden of eternal bliss
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Yasin♂Name of a Quranic chapter
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Darwis♂Dervish, a Sufi ascetic
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
Famous people named Lingga
- Lingga Lie · b. 1986
- Lingga M. Rahayu
- Lingga Nuarie
FAQ about the name Lingga
What is the meaning of Lingga?
Lingga means a sign or emblem of Shiva. From Sanskrit liṅga ‘mark’ or ‘characteristic’. In Hindu tradition, a lingga is also an emblem of Shiva, commonly a pillar with phallic significance.
Is Lingga a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lingga is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Lingga?
Lingga is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Lingga have?
Lingga has 2 syllables (Ling-ga) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Lingga?
Lingga ranks #413 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Lingga?
Some ideas: Lingga Mardiono Aditama; Lingga Yayang Kaka; Lingga Wirajaya.
Famous people named Lingga?
Notable people named Lingga include Lingga Lie, Lingga M. Rahayu, Lingga Nuarie.
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