Boy name
Naga name meaning
“great mythological serpent”
Naga is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning a great mythological serpent. It comes from nāga, a word for a great snake or mythological serpent. The source word was borrowed into several languages of the Indonesian archipelago, extending its linguistic use beyond Sanskrit.
What does Naga mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Naga
From Sanskrit nāga, meaning a great snake or mythological serpent, borrowed into several languages of the Indonesian archipelago.
Name combinations with Naga
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Naga, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Naga: great mythological serpent
- Bagas: healthy and vigorous
- Elang: large bird of prey
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Meaning of each word
- Naga: great mythological serpent
- Mujianto: to praise or offer praise
- Gigih: persistent, steadfast in effort
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Naga Apriyanto
Meaning of each word
- Naga: great mythological serpent
- Apriyanto: born in April
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Meaning of each word
- Bintang: a shining celestial body
- Naga: great mythological serpent
- Ginanjar: granted a gift
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Naga Suprayitno
Meaning of each word
- Naga: great mythological serpent
- Suprayitno: very watchful and careful
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Meaning of each word
- Naga: great mythological serpent
- Inu: prince; royal son
- Andika: an authoritative command or decree
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How to pronounce Naga
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /naga/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦒ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮌ |
Is Naga a boy’s name?
Yes, Naga is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Naga ranks #4,321 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Naga
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Naga
- Naga Sakti · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Naga
What is the meaning of Naga?
Naga means great mythological serpent. From Sanskrit nāga, meaning a great snake or mythological serpent, borrowed into several languages of the Indonesian archipelago.
Is Naga a boy’s name?
Yes, Naga is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Naga?
Naga is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Naga have?
Naga has 2 syllables (Na-ga) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Naga?
Naga ranks #4,321 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Naga?
Some ideas: Naga Bagas Elang; Naga Mujianto Gigih; Naga Apriyanto.
Famous people named Naga?
Notable people named Naga include Naga Sakti.
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