Boy name
Nara name meaning
“human being, person”
Nara is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning “human being” or “person”. It comes from the Sanskrit word nara, which has also been borrowed into several Indonesian languages. Its literal meaning refers to a human being; “great soul” is not the word’s direct meaning.
What does Nara mean?
Human being, person
In Indonesian: manusia, insan
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 Nara
From Sanskrit nara, 'human being', also borrowed into several Indonesian languages. 'Great soul' is not its literal meaning.
Name combinations with Nara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nara: human being, person
- Sulistya: beautiful and pleasing to behold
- Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
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Meaning of each word
- Nara: human being, person
- Banjar: a row or ordered line
- Raja: ruler of a kingdom
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Nara Sukarsono
Meaning of each word
- Nara: human being, person
- Sukarsono: good intention
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Meaning of each word
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
- Nara: human being, person
- Suwanda: of beautiful appearance
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Nara Widada
Meaning of each word
- Nara: human being, person
- Widada: safe and well
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Meaning of each word
- Nara: human being, person
- Guntoro: thunder
- Mohan: captivating, enchanting
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How to pronounce Nara
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮛ |
Is Nara a boy’s name?
Yes, Nara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nara ranks #2,936 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nara
Famous people named Nara
- Nara Sudjana · b. 1950
FAQ about the name Nara
What is the meaning of Nara?
Nara means human being, person. From Sanskrit nara, 'human being', also borrowed into several Indonesian languages. 'Great soul' is not its literal meaning.
Is Nara a boy’s name?
Yes, Nara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nara?
Nara is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Nara have?
Nara has 2 syllables (Na-ra) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nara?
Nara ranks #2,936 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nara?
Some ideas: Nara Sulistya Pradipta; Nara Banjar Raja; Nara Sukarsono.
Famous people named Nara?
Notable people named Nara include Nara Sudjana.
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