Unisex name
Purna name meaning
“whole, complete, perfect”
Purna is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning whole, complete, or perfect. It comes from Sanskrit pūrṇa, a word expressing fullness or completeness. The same word also entered Javanese and Indonesian, connecting the name's Sanskrit source with its presence in those two languages.
What does Purna mean?
Whole, complete, perfect
In Indonesian: utuh, lengkap, sempurna
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Purna
Purna comes from Sanskrit pūrṇa, expressing fullness or completeness. The word also entered Javanese and Indonesian.
Name combinations with Purna
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Purna, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
- Ucu: the youngest-born child
- Dadi: becoming, coming into being
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Purna Halilintar Sanjoto
Meaning of each word
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
- Halilintar: a striking thunderbolt
- Sanjoto: weapon, defensive equipment
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Purna Sugihono
Meaning of each word
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
- Sugihono: wealthy; prosperous
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Meaning of each word
- Dewata: a deity or divine being
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
- Indar: Indra, ruler of the gods
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Purna Karyanto
Meaning of each word
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
- Karyanto: work, accomplishment
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Purna Bagio Dirgantara
Meaning of each word
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
- Bagio: good fortune or happiness
- Dirgantara: the vast expanse of the sky
How to pronounce Purna
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /purna/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦂꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮁᮔ |
Is Purna a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Purna is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 71% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Purna ranks #482 among unisex names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Purna
- Pura♂Fortified town, royal residence
- Purwa♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Putra♂Son
- Purnama♂♀The moon in its full phase
- Puspa♀A blooming flower
- Purwo♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Puri♀Palatial residence
- Purbo♂Former, beginning
- Pria♂Adult man
- Puja♂♀Reverence through worship or veneration
- Parno♂Leaf
- Pina♂♀May God add
Famous people named Purna
- Purna Irawan · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Purna
What is the meaning of Purna?
Purna means whole, complete, perfect. Purna comes from Sanskrit pūrṇa, expressing fullness or completeness. The word also entered Javanese and Indonesian.
Is Purna a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Purna is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 71% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Purna?
Purna is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Purna have?
Purna has 2 syllables (Pur-na) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Purna?
Purna ranks #482 among unisex names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Purna?
Some ideas: Purna Ucu Dadi; Purna Halilintar Sanjoto; Purna Sugihono.
Famous people named Purna?
Notable people named Purna include Purna Irawan.
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