Boy name
Putera name meaning
“male child, son”
Putera is a masculine name meaning “male child” or “son”, derived from the Sanskrit word putra. It is a variant of Putra used in Malay and Indonesian naming. The name therefore has a Sanskrit source alongside its use as a Malay spelling form.
What does Putera mean?
Male child, son
In Indonesian: anak laki-laki, putra
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 Putera
A variant of Putra used in Malay and Indonesian naming, from Sanskrit putra, ‘son’.
Name combinations with Putera
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Putera, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Putera: male child, son
- Lingga: a sign or emblem of Shiva
- Ardiyanto: mountain
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Meaning of each word
- Putera: male child, son
- Mahaputra: a great or noble son
- Adek: a younger sibling
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Putera Sumpena
Meaning of each word
- Putera: male child, son
- Sumpena: dream, aspiration
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Meaning of each word
- Drajad: rank or dignity
- Putera: male child, son
- Manahara: captivating the heart
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Putera Mangatur
Meaning of each word
- Putera: male child, son
- Mangatur: to arrange, to organize
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Meaning of each word
- Putera: male child, son
- Bali: offering
- Sukman: soul; spirit
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How to pronounce Putera
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /putəra/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦠꦺꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮒᮨᮛ |
Is Putera a boy’s name?
Yes, Putera is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Putera ranks #1,041 among boy names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Putera
Famous people named Putera
- Putera Sampoerna · b. 1947
- Ida Bagus Putera Manuaba · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Putera
What is the meaning of Putera?
Putera means male child, son. A variant of Putra used in Malay and Indonesian naming, from Sanskrit putra, ‘son’.
Is Putera a boy’s name?
Yes, Putera is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Putera?
Putera is of Sanskrit and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Putera have?
Putera has 3 syllables (Pu-te-ra) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Putera?
Putera ranks #1,041 among boy names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Putera?
Some ideas: Putera Lingga Ardiyanto; Putera Mahaputra Adek; Putera Sumpena.
Famous people named Putera?
Notable people named Putera include Putera Sampoerna, Ida Bagus Putera Manuaba.
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