Boy name
Patra name meaning
“leaf, written sheet”
Patra is a masculine name commonly linked to Javanese patra, meaning leaf or written sheet, through Old Javanese and ultimately Sanskrit pattra. That Sanskrit word also means letter. It is distinct from Sanskrit patra with a long first vowel, meaning a vessel or worthy recipient.
What does Patra mean?
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 Patra
Possibly from Javanese patra through Old Javanese, ultimately Sanskrit pattra ‘leaf, sheet, letter’. A separate Sanskrit word, patra with a long first vowel, means a vessel or worthy recipient.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi), Javanese |
|---|---|
| Starts with | P · Pa |
Name combinations with Patra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Patra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Patra: leaf, written sheet
- Widada: safe and well
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
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Meaning of each word
- Patra: leaf, written sheet
- Rangga: a historical official's title
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
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Patra Gusti
Meaning of each word
- Patra: leaf, written sheet
- Gusti: an honorific address for a lord
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Meaning of each word
- Mawa: glowing ember
- Patra: leaf, written sheet
- Respati: Brihaspati; Jupiter; Thursday
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Patra Winata
Meaning of each word
- Patra: leaf, written sheet
- Winata: humble, well-mannered
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Patra Kusumawardhana Aditama
Meaning of each word
- Patra: leaf, written sheet
- Kusumawardhana: one who makes flowers flourish
- Aditama: most distinguished or excellent
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How to pronounce Patra
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /patra/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦠꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮒ᮪ᮛ |
Is Patra a boy’s name?
Yes, Patra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Patra ranks #2,580 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Patra
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Patra
- Patra Harapan Rindorindo · b. 2004
- A. Patra M. Zen · b. 1975
- Patra Dimas Kunto Wibisono · b. 1991
- Patra Gumala · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Patra
What is the meaning of Patra?
Patra means leaf, written sheet. Possibly from Javanese patra through Old Javanese, ultimately Sanskrit pattra ‘leaf, sheet, letter’. A separate Sanskrit word, patra with a long first vowel, means a vessel or worthy recipient.
Is Patra a boy’s name?
Yes, Patra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Patra?
Patra is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Patra have?
Patra has 2 syllables (Pat-ra) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Patra?
Patra ranks #2,580 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Patra?
Some ideas: Patra Widada Arjuna; Patra Rangga Gilang; Patra Gusti.
Famous people named Patra?
Notable people named Patra include Patra Harapan Rindorindo, A. Patra M. Zen, Patra Dimas Kunto Wibisono.
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