Boy name
Nagara name meaning
“city, royal center”
Nagara is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning city or royal center. It comes from nagara, meaning city, which was borrowed into Old Javanese. In Old Javanese, the word’s meanings include both a city and a royal court center, accounting for the name’s royal association.
What does Nagara mean?
City, royal center
In Indonesian: kota, pusat kerajaan
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Nagara
From Sanskrit nagara, meaning city, borrowed into Old Javanese with senses including a city and royal court center.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | N · Na |
Name combinations with Nagara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nagara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nagara: city, royal center
- Yogi: yoga practitioner, ascetic
- Prang: war, battle
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Meaning of each word
- Nagara: city, royal center
- Pradoto: legal case, court
- Gumilang: gleaming, shining brightly
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Nagara Topan
Meaning of each word
- Nagara: city, royal center
- Topan: a storm with very strong winds
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Meaning of each word
- Mangatur: to arrange, to organize
- Nagara: city, royal center
- Garuda: mythical bird serving as Vishnu's mount
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Nagara Saputro
Meaning of each word
- Nagara: city, royal center
- Saputro: a good son
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Meaning of each word
- Nagara: city, royal center
- Cep: affectionate address for a boy
- Perdana: the first or foremost
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How to pronounce Nagara
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nagara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦒꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮌᮛ |
Is Nagara a boy’s name?
Yes, Nagara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nagara ranks #4,322 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 Nagara
FAQ about the name Nagara
What is the meaning of Nagara?
Nagara means city, royal center. From Sanskrit nagara, meaning city, borrowed into Old Javanese with senses including a city and royal court center.
Is Nagara a boy’s name?
Yes, Nagara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nagara?
Nagara is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Nagara have?
Nagara has 3 syllables (Na-ga-ra) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nagara?
Nagara ranks #4,322 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 Nagara?
Some ideas: Nagara Yogi Prang; Nagara Pradoto Gumilang; Nagara Topan.
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