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Nata name meaning

“ruler, protector”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/nata/
Gender
♂♀ Unisex
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Popularity
#116

Nata is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning ruler or protector. In Javanese and Balinese naming, it is commonly linked to Old Javanese nātha. That word comes from Sanskrit nātha, meaning lord or protector, providing the linguistic basis for this interpretation of the name.

What does Nata mean?

Ruler, protector

In Indonesian: penguasa, pelindung

Origin and cultural usage of Nata

In Javanese and Balinese naming, Nata can derive from Old Javanese nātha, from Sanskrit nātha 'lord, protector'.

Linguistic originSanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi)
Common inJavanese, Balinese
Starts withN · Na

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Name combinations with Nata

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nata, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Nata Triyanto Windu

    Meaning of each word

    • Nata: ruler, protector
    • Triyanto: three; third child
    • Windu: a span of eight years
  • Nata Satriya Adek

    Meaning of each word

    • Nata: ruler, protector
    • Satriya: knight, warrior
    • Adek: a younger sibling
  • Nata Sugiman

    Meaning of each word

    • Nata: ruler, protector
    • Sugiman: wealthy and well provided for
  • Kamadjaja Nata Adhisurya

    Meaning of each word

    • Kamadjaja: victory of love
    • Nata: ruler, protector
    • Adhisurya: foremost sun
  • Nata Anggara

    Meaning of each word

    • Nata: ruler, protector
    • Anggara: Tuesday, the planet Mars
  • Nata Dirga Bina

    Meaning of each word

    • Nata: ruler, protector
    • Dirga: long or enduring
    • Bina: to build and develop

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How to pronounce Nata

Syllables2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names
IPA/nata/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦤꦠ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮔᮒ

Is Nata a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Nata is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 70% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.

♂ Boys 70%Girls 30% ♀

Nata ranks #116 among unisex names in our data sample (26 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Nata

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Nata

  • I Kt. Gd. Nata Kesuma · b. 1962
  • Nata Buana · b. 1962
  • Nata Hedy Nyo · b. 1977
  • Nata Irawan · b. 1960
  • Nata Sumitra · b. 1985
  • Nata Wenda · b. 1980

FAQ about the name Nata

What is the meaning of Nata?

Nata means ruler, protector. In Javanese and Balinese naming, Nata can derive from Old Javanese nātha, from Sanskrit nātha 'lord, protector'.

Is Nata a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Nata is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 70% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Nata?

Nata is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.

How many syllables does Nata have?

Nata has 2 syllables (Na-ta) and 4 letters.

How popular is the name Nata?

Nata ranks #116 among unisex names in our data sample (26 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Nata?

Some ideas: Nata Triyanto Windu; Nata Satriya Adek; Nata Sugiman.

Famous people named Nata?

Notable people named Nata include I Kt. Gd. Nata Kesuma, Nata Buana, Nata Hedy Nyo.

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