Boy name
Loka name meaning
“world, realm of life”
Loka is a masculine name from Sanskrit loka, meaning world or realm of life. Its source word refers to a world or realm of existence. The word was also borrowed into Old Javanese, known as Kawi, and several languages of the Indonesian archipelago.
What does Loka mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Loka
From Sanskrit loka, meaning world or realm of existence. The word was also borrowed into Old Javanese and several languages of the Indonesian archipelago.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | L |
How to pronounce Loka
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /loka/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦺꦴꦏ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮧᮊ |
Is Loka a boy’s name?
Yes, Loka is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Loka ranks #4,971 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Loka
What is the meaning of Loka?
Loka means world, realm of life. From Sanskrit loka, meaning world or realm of existence. The word was also borrowed into Old Javanese and several languages of the Indonesian archipelago.
Is Loka a boy’s name?
Yes, Loka is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Loka?
Loka is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Loka have?
Loka has 2 syllables (Lo-ka) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Loka?
Loka ranks #4,971 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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