Boy name

Raka name meaning

“elder brother”

Aksara Jawa

Aksara Sunda

/raka/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Old Javanese (Kawi)
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #627

Raka is a masculine name meaning elder brother in Indonesian naming. It comes from Old Javanese raka, meaning elder sibling, a word continued in Javanese and Balinese. The interpretation elder brother is the usual explanation of the name's meaning within the Indonesian naming context.

What does Raka mean?

Elder brother

In Indonesian: saudara laki-laki yang lebih tua

Origin and cultural usage of Raka

From Old Javanese raka, ‘elder sibling’, continued in Javanese and Balinese. ‘Elder brother’ is the usual interpretation in Indonesian naming.

Linguistic origin	Old Javanese (Kawi), Javanese
Common in	Javanese, Balinese
Starts with	R · Ra

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Name combinations with Raka

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Raka, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Raka as a first name

Raka Prayoga

Interpretation
May he become a good elder brother worthy of being followed.
Meaning of each word
- Raka: elder brother
- Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
Raka Dika

Interpretation
May he grow into an elder brother who possesses excellence.
Meaning of each word
- Raka: elder brother
- Dika: superior, greater
Raka Fernando

Interpretation
May he become an elder brother who is courageous on his journey.
Meaning of each word
- Raka: elder brother
- Fernando: bold in a journey
Raka Wiratama Herianto

Interpretation
May this elder brother become an outstanding knight and ruler of the household.
Meaning of each word
- Raka: elder brother
- Wiratama: an outstanding warrior
- Herianto: ruler of the home
Raka Edgar

Interpretation
May this elder brother possess prosperity and firmness like a spear.
Meaning of each word
- Raka: elder brother
- Edgar: prosperity and spear
Raka Halilintar Mahardika

Interpretation
May this elder brother shine like lightning, with noble character and broad knowledge.
Meaning of each word
- Raka: elder brother
- Halilintar: a striking thunderbolt
- Mahardika: virtuous and knowledgeable
Raka Karta

Interpretation
May he become an elder brother who lives in prosperity and safety.
Meaning of each word
- Raka: elder brother
- Karta: prosperous, safe, fortunate
Raka Gerry

Interpretation
May this elder brother become a ruler who bears a spear.
Meaning of each word
- Raka: elder brother
- Gerry: spear ruler; strong with a spear

Raka as a middle name

Ekaputra Raka Fitriadi

Interpretation
May this first son become an elder brother who preserves purity.
Meaning of each word
- Ekaputra: first son
- Raka: elder brother
- Fitriadi: innate nature or purity; excellence
Tara Raka Saputra

Interpretation
May this son become an elder brother who shines like a star.
Meaning of each word
- Tara: star in the sky
- Raka: elder brother
- Saputra: son, male child
Insani Raka Purna

Interpretation
May this elder brother grow into a whole and humane person.
Meaning of each word
- Insani: human, pertaining to humanity
- Raka: elder brother
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
Airlangga Raka Wiguna

Interpretation
May this elder brother cross the water with useful skills.
Meaning of each word
- Airlangga: one who crosses water
- Raka: elder brother
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
Baja Raka Mardika

Interpretation
May this elder brother be strong as steel and live freely.
Meaning of each word
- Baja: strong, hard metal
- Raka: elder brother
- Mardika: free, unbound
Aprianto Raka Wicaksana

Interpretation
May this elder brother born in April grow wise in judgment.
Meaning of each word
- Aprianto: associated with the month of April
- Raka: elder brother
- Wicaksana: wise and discerning

Raka as a last name

Pramana Raka

Interpretation
May this elder brother make knowledge the foundation of every judgment.
Meaning of each word
- Pramana: measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Raka: elder brother
Ananto Mulyawan Raka

Interpretation
May this elder brother possess nobility that knows no bounds.
Meaning of each word
- Ananto: boundless, endless
- Mulyawan: valuable, noble
- Raka: elder brother
Pradana Gugun Raka

Interpretation
May this elder brother become a useful leader with many strengths.
Meaning of each word
- Pradana: the foremost, a leader
- Gugun: useful, possessing merit
- Raka: elder brother
Pradipta Raka

Interpretation
May he become an elder brother who always shines brightly.
Meaning of each word
- Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
- Raka: elder brother
Aditia Raka

Interpretation
May he become an elder brother who shines like the sun.
Meaning of each word
- Aditia: sun; son of Aditi
- Raka: elder brother
Wiguna Raka

Interpretation
May he become an elder brother who is useful and skilled.
Meaning of each word
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
- Raka: elder brother

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How to pronounce Raka

Syllables	2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names
IPA	/raka/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)	ꦫꦏ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)	ᮛᮊ

Is Raka a boy’s name?

Yes, Raka is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 88%Girls 12% ♀

Raka ranks #627 among boy names in our data sample (32 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Raka

Famous people named Raka

Raka Rasmi · b. 1939
Tjokorda Raka Sukawati · b. 1931
A. A. Raka Sidan · b. 1979
Anak Agung Raka Sudewi
Raka Cyril Damar · b. 1989
Raka Hutchison · b. 1993
Anak Agung Gde Raka · b. 1949
Anak Agung Raka
Anak Agung Raka Sitawati · b. 1961
Dewa Gede Raka Dalam · b. 1987
I Gusti Ngurah Raka Asmara
Ida Bagus Raka

FAQ about the name Raka

What is the meaning of Raka?

Raka means elder brother. From Old Javanese raka, ‘elder sibling’, continued in Javanese and Balinese. ‘Elder brother’ is the usual interpretation in Indonesian naming.

Is Raka a boy’s name?

Yes, Raka is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Raka?

Raka is of Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.

How many syllables does Raka have?

Raka has 2 syllables (Ra-ka) and 4 letters.

How popular is the name Raka?

Raka ranks #627 among boy names in our data sample (32 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Raka?

Some ideas: Raka Prayoga; Ekaputra Raka Fitriadi; Pramana Raka.

Famous people named Raka?

Notable people named Raka include Raka Rasmi, Tjokorda Raka Sukawati, A. A. Raka Sidan.

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