Unisex name
Purnama name meaning
“the moon in its full phase”
Purnama is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning the moon in its full phase. It comes from purnama, a word in Malay and Indonesian. Its ultimate source is Sanskrit pūrṇamā, which refers to the full moon and supplies the name’s lunar meaning.
What does Purnama mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Purnama
From Malay and Indonesian purnama. Its ultimate source is Sanskrit pūrṇamā, referring to the full moon.
Name combinations with Purnama
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Purnama, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Purnama as a first name
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Purnama Lala
Interpretation
A tulip appearing alongside the beauty of the full moon.Meaning of each word
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Lala: tulip
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Interpretation
A vision of full moon beauty joined with fairy strength.Meaning of each word
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Alfrida: elf strength
- Nauli: the beautiful, the lovely
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Purnama Windy
Interpretation
A full moon appearing on a night filled with wind.Meaning of each word
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Windy: windy
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Interpretation
May this young girl behold the moon in its full phase.Meaning of each word
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Rara: maiden, young woman
- Jessica: she will see
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Interpretation
Beauty like a precious stone resting beside the full moon.Meaning of each word
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Ayuni: beautiful or lovely
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Purnama Dinda
Interpretation
May this beloved younger sibling be like the full moon.Meaning of each word
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Dinda: beloved younger sibling
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Interpretation
A vision of supreme beauty, joining precious diamonds and the full moon.Meaning of each word
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Calista: most beautiful
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Interpretation
A beginning with the full moon and stars side by side.Meaning of each word
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Wiwit: the beginning or start of something
- Astria: star
Purnama as a middle name
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Interpretation
A knightly figure with fairy strength beneath the full moon.Meaning of each word
- Satriani: associated with a knight or warrior
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Alfrida: elf strength
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Interpretation
A young girl in the desert beneath the full moon.Meaning of each word
- Dara: a maiden, an unmarried young woman
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Sahara: an expanse of desert
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Interpretation
May this beloved younger sibling be like the full moon's light.Meaning of each word
- Nurlia: light
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Adinda: beloved younger sibling
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Interpretation
May this December child be nurturing, like the full moon.Meaning of each word
- Desti: born in December
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Alma: nurturing, kindly
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Novitasari Purnama Tiara
Interpretation
The essence of newness wearing a small crown beneath the full moon.Meaning of each word
- Novitasari: the essence of newness
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Tiara: small ornamental crown
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Mayangsari Purnama Amelia
Interpretation
A scene of work with areca blossom essence beneath the full moon.Meaning of each word
- Mayangsari: essence or heart of palm blossom
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Amelia: work, activity
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Interpretation
A picture of the full moon shining in the month of July.Meaning of each word
- Cahyani: radiant, full of light
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Yulinda: associated with July
Purnama as a last name
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Arina Purnama
Interpretation
May peace arrive alongside the beauty of the full moon.Meaning of each word
- Arina: peace, tranquility
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
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Satriani Purnama
Interpretation
A knightly figure standing beneath the moon in its full phase.Meaning of each word
- Satriani: associated with a knight or warrior
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
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Interpretation
May this November child embody nobility, like the full moon.Meaning of each word
- Novi: associated with the month of November
- Adelia: noble, of noble origin
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
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Interpretation
A violet flower in the desert, accompanied by the full moon.Meaning of each word
- Sahara: an expanse of desert
- Yolanda: violet flower
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
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Bunga Purnama
Interpretation
A flower appearing side by side with the full moon.Meaning of each word
- Bunga: blossom of a plant
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
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Ajeng Purnama
Interpretation
A person as lovely and beautiful as the full moon.Meaning of each word
- Ajeng: lovely, beautiful
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
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Astria Purnama
Interpretation
A star appearing alongside the moon in its full phase.Meaning of each word
- Astria: star
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
How to pronounce Purnama
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /purnama/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦂꦤꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮁᮔᮙ |
Is Purnama a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Purnama is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 48% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Purnama ranks #22 among unisex names in our data sample (135 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Purnama
Names with related meanings
- Chandra♂The moon
- Purnomo♂The moon at its fullest
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Candra♂♀The moon, a luminous celestial body
- Wulan♀The moon in the sky
- Sasongko♂The moon
- Purnamasari♀The essence of the full moon’s beauty
- Tjandra♂♀The moon, a luminous celestial body
- Wulansari♀Essence of the moon's beauty
- Kamaruddin♂Moon of the faith
- Komarudin♂Moon of the faith
- Komariah♀Associated with the moon
Famous people named Purnama
- Purnama Suwardi · b. 1961
- Andi Purnama · b. 1977
- Andi Purnama Sari · b. 1969
- Purnama Barus
- Purnama D. Napitupulu Sitompul · b. 1960
- Purnama Dewi · b. 1961
- Purnama Dewi · b. 1992
- Purnama Dhedhy Styawan · b. 1979
- Purnama Eka Putri · b. 1975
- Purnama Prapti · b. 1961
- Purnama Sahar · b. 1987
- Purnama Salura
FAQ about the name Purnama
What is the meaning of Purnama?
Purnama means the moon in its full phase. From Malay and Indonesian purnama. Its ultimate source is Sanskrit pūrṇamā, referring to the full moon.
Is Purnama a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Purnama is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 48% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Purnama?
Purnama is of Malay and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Purnama have?
Purnama has 3 syllables (Pur-na-ma) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Purnama?
Purnama ranks #22 among unisex names in our data sample (135 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Purnama?
Some ideas: Purnama Lala; Satriani Purnama Alfrida; Arina Purnama.
Famous people named Purnama?
Notable people named Purnama include Purnama Suwardi, Andi Purnama, Andi Purnama Sari.
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