Boy name
Pura name meaning
“fortified town, royal residence”
Pura is a masculine name meaning fortified town or royal residence, commonly linked to Sanskrit pura, meaning a town or fortified settlement. The word was also borrowed into Old Javanese. In Balinese, it developed the meaning of a Hindu temple, a further use of the same word.
What does Pura 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 Pura
From Sanskrit pura, a town or fortified settlement, also borrowed into Old Javanese. In Balinese, it developed the meaning of a Hindu temple.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | P · Pu |
Name combinations with Pura
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Pura, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Pura: fortified town, royal residence
- Sukarsono: good intention
- Handika: speech, words
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Meaning of each word
- Pura: fortified town, royal residence
- Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent
- Aditama: most distinguished or excellent
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Pura Adityo
Meaning of each word
- Pura: fortified town, royal residence
- Adityo: the sun or sun deity
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Meaning of each word
- Datar: level, without a slope
- Pura: fortified town, royal residence
- Susetya: deeply faithful, steadfast
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Pura Mardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Pura: fortified town, royal residence
- Mardiansyah: king; ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Pura: fortified town, royal residence
- Krisno: black or dark-colored
- Syaputra: son, male child
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How to pronounce Pura
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pura/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮛ |
Is Pura a boy’s name?
Yes, Pura is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Pura ranks #4,403 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Pura
- Putra♂Son
- Purna♂♀Whole, complete, perfect
- Puja♂♀Reverence through worship or veneration
- Pora♂♀
- Purwa♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Putu♂♀Grandchild
- Puji♂♀Praise, expression of appreciation
- Putro♂Son, male child
- Putera♂Male child, son
- Purwo♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Purbo♂Former, beginning
- Pujo♂Worship, reverence
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Pura
- Pura Tanya · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Pura
What is the meaning of Pura?
Pura means fortified town, royal residence. From Sanskrit pura, a town or fortified settlement, also borrowed into Old Javanese. In Balinese, it developed the meaning of a Hindu temple.
Is Pura a boy’s name?
Yes, Pura is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Pura?
Pura is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Pura have?
Pura has 2 syllables (Pu-ra) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Pura?
Pura ranks #4,403 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Pura?
Some ideas: Pura Sukarsono Handika; Pura Septiadi Aditama; Pura Adityo.
Famous people named Pura?
Notable people named Pura include Pura Tanya.
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