Girl name
Rara name meaning
“maiden, young woman”
Rara is a feminine name from Javanese meaning maiden or young woman. Its source is rara, a word also attested in Old Javanese with the sense maiden. Alongside its use as a name, rara serves as a feminine form of address or title.
What does Rara mean?
Maiden, young woman
In Indonesian: gadis, perempuan muda
Origin and cultural usage of Rara
From Javanese rara, also attested in Old Javanese with the sense 'maiden'. It is also used as a feminine form of address or title.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| 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 Rara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Rara: maiden, young woman
- Seftiani: born in September
- Anggreani: orchid flower
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Meaning of each word
- Rara: maiden, young woman
- Afrilia: born in April
- Lintang: a star in the sky
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Rara Pitaloka
Meaning of each word
- Rara: maiden, young woman
- Pitaloka: father's world; ancestral realm
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Meaning of each word
- Soma: the moon; Monday
- Rara: maiden, young woman
- Lintang: a star in the sky
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Rara Hasti
Meaning of each word
- Rara: maiden, young woman
- Hasti: elephant; alternatively, existence
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Meaning of each word
- Rara: maiden, young woman
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
- Sintawati: Sinta; a ploughed furrow
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How to pronounce Rara
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮛ |
Is Rara a girl’s name?
Yes, Rara is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 8% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Rara ranks #723 among girl names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Rara
- Rama♂♀Pleasing, bringing delight
- Raya♂♀Great, grand, majestic
- Rana♀A lingering gaze
- Rafa♂♀Harmony and well-being
- Ratna♀Gem, precious stone
- Rina♀Joy, joyful song
- Rita♀A precious pearl
- Ria♀Joyful, full of delight
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Rani♀Queen, female ruler
- Rika♀Ruler, powerful
- Rauf♂♀Deeply kind, compassionate
Famous people named Rara
- Rara Kustiyah
- Rara Nawangsih · b. 1988
- Rara Sudirman
- Rara Wiritanaya
- Raden Rara Endang Lukitaningsih · b. 1972
- Raden Rara Eny Kuswandari · b. 1974
- Rara Azis
- Rara Soebingah
- Rara Warih Gayatri
FAQ about the name Rara
What is the meaning of Rara?
Rara means maiden, young woman. From Javanese rara, also attested in Old Javanese with the sense 'maiden'. It is also used as a feminine form of address or title.
Is Rara a girl’s name?
Yes, Rara is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 8% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rara?
Rara is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Rara have?
Rara has 2 syllables (Ra-ra) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Rara?
Rara ranks #723 among girl names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Rara?
Some ideas: Rara Seftiani Anggreani; Rara Afrilia Lintang; Rara Pitaloka.
Famous people named Rara?
Notable people named Rara include Rara Kustiyah, Rara Nawangsih, Rara Sudirman.
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