Unisex name
Pelita name meaning
“a small lamp giving light”
Pelita is a name used for both girls and boys, meaning a small lamp giving light. It comes from the Malay word pelita, which denotes an illuminating lamp. The same word is also used in Indonesian, preserving the name's connection with a familiar term for a source of light.
What does Pelita mean?
The ending -ita occurs in names such as Novita, Puspita, and Paramita. Despite the shared sound, it is not a single suffix with a common meaning; each name has its own explanation. More girl names ending in -ita →
Origin and cultural usage of Pelita
From Malay pelita, also used in Indonesian for an illuminating lamp.
Name combinations with Pelita
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Pelita, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Pelita: a small lamp giving light
- Dewinta: goddess
- Oktaria: associated with October
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Meaning of each word
- Pelita: a small lamp giving light
- Andini: obedient, willing to comply
- Rahaju: safe and well
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Pelita Nindy
Meaning of each word
- Pelita: a small lamp giving light
- Nindy: perfect, blameless
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Setyaningrum Pelita Indriani
Meaning of each word
- Setyaningrum: fragrant faithfulness
- Pelita: a small lamp giving light
- Indriani: Indra's queen
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Pelita Vira
Meaning of each word
- Pelita: a small lamp giving light
- Vira: hero, a courageous figure
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Meaning of each word
- Pelita: a small lamp giving light
- Hapsari: celestial maiden, heavenly woman
- Tresna: love, affection
How to pronounce Pelita
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pəlita/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦺꦭꦶꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮨᮜᮤᮒ |
Is Pelita a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Pelita is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Pelita ranks #833 among unisex names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Pelita
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Pelita
- Pelita Handayani
FAQ about the name Pelita
What is the meaning of Pelita?
Pelita means a small lamp giving light. From Malay pelita, also used in Indonesian for an illuminating lamp.
Is Pelita a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Pelita is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Pelita?
Pelita is of Malay origin.
How many syllables does Pelita have?
Pelita has 3 syllables (Pe-li-ta) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Pelita?
Pelita ranks #833 among unisex names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Pelita?
Some ideas: Pelita Dewinta Oktaria; Pelita Andini Rahaju; Pelita Nindy.
Famous people named Pelita?
Notable people named Pelita include Pelita Handayani.
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