Unisex name
Panca name meaning
“five, the fifth number”
Panca is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning “five” or “the fifth number.” It comes from Sanskrit pañca, “five.” The word was borrowed into several languages of the Indonesian archipelago, connecting the name’s numerical meaning with its wider linguistic use in the region.
What does Panca mean?
Five, the fifth number
In Indonesian: lima, bilangan kelima
Origin and cultural usage of Panca
From Sanskrit pañca, meaning five, borrowed into several languages of the Indonesian archipelago.
How to pronounce Panca
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pantʃa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦤ꧀ꦕ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮔ᮪ᮎ |
Is Panca a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Panca is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Panca ranks #102 among unisex names in our data sample (29 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Panca
Famous people named Panca
- R.Z. Panca Putra
- Panca Wijaya Akbar · b. 1991
- Andi Panca Sakti
- Nr Panca Hidhayad · b. 1976
- Panca Darmawan · b. 1959
- Panca Dewi Manu Hara Karti Soewondo · b. 1961
- Panca Kartini · b. 1971
- Panca Nurwasih · b. 1968
- Panca Oktavia Hadi Putra
- Panca Putra Sukardi
- Panca Rikawati
- Panca Saktiyani · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Panca
What is the meaning of Panca?
Panca means five, the fifth number. From Sanskrit pañca, meaning five, borrowed into several languages of the Indonesian archipelago.
Is Panca a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Panca is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Panca?
Panca is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Panca have?
Panca has 2 syllables (Pan-ca) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Panca?
Panca ranks #102 among unisex names in our data sample (29 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Panca?
Notable people named Panca include R.Z. Panca Putra, Panca Wijaya Akbar, Andi Panca Sakti.
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