Unisex name
Raya name meaning
“great, grand, majestic”
Raya is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning great, grand, or majestic. It comes from the Malay word raya, which is also used in Indonesian. The source word expresses greatness or grandeur, providing the shared meaning behind the name in these languages.
What does Raya mean?
Great, grand, majestic
In Indonesian: besar, megah, agung
The ending -ya has no single shared meaning in Maya, Widya, and Soraya. These letters belong to different words or names, so their meanings need to be explained through the complete forms. More girl names ending in -ya →
Origin and cultural usage of Raya
Taken from Malay raya, also used in Indonesian to express greatness or grandeur.
Name combinations with Raya
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Raya, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Raya: great, grand, majestic
- Susetya: deeply faithful, steadfast
- Triyoga: three unions or disciplines
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Meaning of each word
- Raya: great, grand, majestic
- Indrianto: sensory faculties
- Novianto: associated with November
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Raya Swastono
Meaning of each word
- Raya: great, grand, majestic
- Swastono: healthy and well
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Meaning of each word
- Bintang: a shining celestial body
- Raya: great, grand, majestic
- Wedakarna: Veda and ear
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Raya Bagja
Meaning of each word
- Raya: great, grand, majestic
- Bagja: fortunate, happy
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Meaning of each word
- Raya: great, grand, majestic
- Air: water, a liquid essential to life
- Panji: noble title; ceremonial banner
How to pronounce Raya
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /raja/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦪ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮚ |
Is Raya a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Raya is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 65% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Raya ranks #142 among unisex names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Raya
Famous people named Raya
- Raya Kohandi · b. 1990
- Raya Kitty · b. 1994
- Raya Hasiholan Sibuea · b. 1970
- Raya Mia Indrawati
- Raya Pertiwi
FAQ about the name Raya
What is the meaning of Raya?
Raya means great, grand, majestic. Taken from Malay raya, also used in Indonesian to express greatness or grandeur.
Is Raya a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Raya is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 65% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Raya?
Raya is of Malay origin.
How many syllables does Raya have?
Raya has 2 syllables (Ra-ya) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Raya?
Raya ranks #142 among unisex names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Raya?
Some ideas: Raya Susetya Triyoga; Raya Indrianto Novianto; Raya Swastono.
Famous people named Raya?
Notable people named Raya include Raya Kohandi, Raya Kitty, Raya Hasiholan Sibuea.
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