Boy name
Sasangka name meaning
“the moon”
Sasangka is a masculine name meaning the moon, derived from Sanskrit śaśāṅka through Old Javanese. The source word literally means hare-marked. This description refers to patterns on the lunar surface, explaining how the literal image in śaśāṅka relates to its use as a word for the moon.
What does Sasangka mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sasangka
Sasangka derives from Sanskrit śaśāṅka through Old Javanese. This word for the moon literally means hare-marked, referring to patterns on the lunar surface.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | S · Sa |
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How to pronounce Sasangka
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sasaŋka/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦱꦁꦏ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮞᮀᮊ |
Is Sasangka a boy’s name?
Yes, Sasangka is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sasangka ranks #5,120 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sasangka
Names with related meanings
- Chandra♂The moon
- Purnomo♂The moon at its fullest
- Purnama♂♀The moon in its full phase
- Candra♂♀The moon, a luminous celestial body
- Sasongko♂The moon
- Tjandra♂♀The moon, a luminous celestial body
- Kamaruddin♂Moon of the faith
- Komarudin♂Moon of the faith
- Badri♂Associated with the full moon
- Bulan♂♀The moon in the sky
- Poernomo♂The moon at its fullest
- Hilal♂Young crescent moon
FAQ about the name Sasangka
What is the meaning of Sasangka?
Sasangka means the moon. Sasangka derives from Sanskrit śaśāṅka through Old Javanese. This word for the moon literally means hare-marked, referring to patterns on the lunar surface.
Is Sasangka a boy’s name?
Yes, Sasangka is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Sasangka?
Sasangka is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Sasangka have?
Sasangka has 3 syllables (Sa-sang-ka) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Sasangka?
Sasangka ranks #5,120 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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