Unisex name
Sapta name meaning
“the number seven”
Sapta is a name used for both boys and girls, from Sanskrit sapta, meaning the number seven. The word was also borrowed into Old Javanese and Indonesian. As an element in a given name, Sapta can refer to birth order, specifically the seventh birth.
What does Sapta mean?
The number seven
In Indonesian: bilangan tujuh
Origin and cultural usage of Sapta
Sapta comes from Sanskrit sapta, meaning seven, also borrowed into Old Javanese and Indonesian. In names it can refer to birth order.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | S · Sa |
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 Sapta
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sapta, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Sapta Heriansyah Damar
Meaning of each word
- Sapta: the number seven
- Heriansyah: ruler of the home; king
- Damar: lamp; tree resin used for lighting
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Meaning of each word
- Sapta: the number seven
- Rakha: elder sibling
- Prabu: king, ruler
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Sapta Dirgahayu
Meaning of each word
- Sapta: the number seven
- Dirgahayu: long-lived, having a long life
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Meaning of each word
- Kamadjaja: victory of love
- Sapta: the number seven
- Bagio: good fortune or happiness
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Sapta Juliadi
Meaning of each word
- Sapta: the number seven
- Juliadi: July; foremost, excellent
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Meaning of each word
- Sapta: the number seven
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Angga: body, limb
How to pronounce Sapta
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sapta/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦥ꧀ꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮕ᮪ᮒ |
Is Sapta a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sapta is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 76% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sapta ranks #108 among unisex names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sapta
- Sapto♂Seven, seventh in order
- Septa♂♀Associated with September
- Saputra♂Son, male child
- Santi♀Peace, serenity
- Sakti♂♀Powerful, possessing extraordinary powers
- Satya♂Truth, honesty, faithfulness
- Sinta♀Furrow made by a plow
- Salma♀Safe, free from harm
- Saut♂Fulfilled, successfully accomplished
- Septi♀Associated with September
- Sastra♂♀Literature
- Sagita♀Music, song
Famous people named Sapta
- Raja Sapta Oktohari · b. 1975
- Sapta Nirwandar · b. 1954
- Raja Sapta Oktohari Oesman
- Sapta Bangun · b. 1971
- Sapta Diharja · b. 1962
- Sapta Guspiani · b. 1982
- Sapta Maulana Marpaung
- Sapta Para Ichtianto
- Sapta Setia Darma
- Sapta Subrata · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Sapta
What is the meaning of Sapta?
Sapta means the number seven. Sapta comes from Sanskrit sapta, meaning seven, also borrowed into Old Javanese and Indonesian. In names it can refer to birth order.
Is Sapta a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sapta is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 76% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sapta?
Sapta is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Sapta have?
Sapta has 2 syllables (Sap-ta) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sapta?
Sapta ranks #108 among unisex names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sapta?
Some ideas: Sapta Heriansyah Damar; Sapta Rakha Prabu; Sapta Dirgahayu.
Famous people named Sapta?
Notable people named Sapta include Raja Sapta Oktohari, Sapta Nirwandar, Raja Sapta Oktohari Oesman.
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