Boy name
Manggala name meaning
“leader, bringer of good fortune”
Manggala is a masculine name of Javanese origin meaning ‘leader’ or ‘bringer of good fortune’. Its source is Javanese manggala, a word used for a leader. It is related to Old Javanese and Sanskrit maṅgala, meaning good fortune or an auspicious sign.
What does Manggala mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Manggala
From Javanese manggala, used for a leader, and related to Old Javanese maṅgala and Sanskrit maṅgala, meaning good fortune or an auspicious sign.
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Name combinations with Manggala
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Manggala, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
- Atmo: soul or inner self
- Bali: offering
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Meaning of each word
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
- Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent
- Banu: sun
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Manggala Sukman
Meaning of each word
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
- Sukman: soul; spirit
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Meaning of each word
- Ragil: last-born child in a family
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
- Bumi: earth, land where life exists
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Manggala Nuryanto
Meaning of each word
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
- Nuryanto: light; the name element Yanto
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Meaning of each word
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
- Rakasiwi: elder sibling’s child
- Whisnu: name of the cosmic preserving deity
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How to pronounce Manggala
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /maŋala/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦁꦒꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮀᮌᮜ |
Is Manggala a boy’s name?
Yes, Manggala is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Manggala ranks #3,428 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 Manggala
Names with related meanings
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Hendra♂Ruler, king
- Heri♂Ruler of the household
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Malik♂Owner
- Herry♂Ruler of the household
- Syah♂King, royal ruler
- Hendri♂Ruler of the household
- Dadang♂Master
- Hendrik♂Ruler of the household
FAQ about the name Manggala
What is the meaning of Manggala?
Manggala means leader, bringer of good fortune. From Javanese manggala, used for a leader, and related to Old Javanese maṅgala and Sanskrit maṅgala, meaning good fortune or an auspicious sign.
Is Manggala a boy’s name?
Yes, Manggala is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Manggala?
Manggala is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Manggala have?
Manggala has 3 syllables (Mang-ga-la) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Manggala?
Manggala ranks #3,428 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 Manggala?
Some ideas: Manggala Atmo Bali; Manggala Septiadi Banu; Manggala Sukman.
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