Unisex name
Sastra name meaning
“literature; instructional writings”
Sastra is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning literature or instructional writings. It comes from Sanskrit śāstra, a word for a treatise or instructional text. The term was transmitted through Javanese and Malay, connecting the name with writings that convey teachings.
What does Sastra mean?
Literature; instructional writings
In Indonesian: kesusastraan; tulisan berisi ajaran
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Sastra
From Sanskrit śāstra, a treatise or instructional text, transmitted through Javanese and Malay.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi), Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | S · Sa |
Name combinations with Sastra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sastra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sastra: literature; instructional writings
- Patra: leaf, written sheet
- Rudianto: famous wolf
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Meaning of each word
- Sastra: literature; instructional writings
- Awal: first, the beginning
- Karta: prosperous, safe, fortunate
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Sastra Hapsoro
Meaning of each word
- Sastra: literature; instructional writings
- Hapsoro: male celestial being
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Meaning of each word
- Diputra: son, boy
- Sastra: literature; instructional writings
- Windu: a span of eight years
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Sastra Pamungkas
Meaning of each word
- Sastra: literature; instructional writings
- Pamungkas: the last, the concluding one
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Meaning of each word
- Sastra: literature; instructional writings
- Atep: steadfast, firm
- Bimantoro: formidable, awe-inspiring
How to pronounce Sastra
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sastra/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦱ꧀ꦠꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮞ᮪ᮒᮢ |
Is Sastra a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sastra is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 79% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sastra ranks #159 among unisex names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sastra
- Sastro♂Learning or a learned text
- Saputra♂Son, male child
- Satria♂Knight, noble warrior
- Sandra♀Defender of humankind
- Satya♂Truth, honesty, faithfulness
- Sapta♂♀The number seven
- Safira♀Sapphire gemstone
- Saskia♀Saxon woman
- Sara♀Woman of noble rank
- Sahara♂♀An expanse of desert
- Savira♀Sapphire
- Santri♂♀Student of religion at a pesantren
Names with related meanings
- Citra♀Image, painting
- Gita♀Song or singing
- Vina♀The vina stringed instrument
- Sagita♀Music, song
- Cipto♂Thought, creative power
- Anggita♀A composition, a created work
- Cipta♂♀The mental power to create
- Fanani♂Artist
- Lukita♂♀Writing, literary composition
- Boen♂Literature, culture
- Tari♂♀Rhythmic bodily movement, dance
- Lukito♂♀Written, depicted
Famous people named Sastra
- Drs Sastra Kusuma Wijaya
- Sastra Febriawan · b. 1976
- Sastra Munafri · b. 1963
- Sastra Wijaya · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Sastra
What is the meaning of Sastra?
Sastra means literature; instructional writings. From Sanskrit śāstra, a treatise or instructional text, transmitted through Javanese and Malay.
Is Sastra a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sastra is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 79% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sastra?
Sastra is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Sastra have?
Sastra has 2 syllables (Sas-tra) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sastra?
Sastra ranks #159 among unisex names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sastra?
Some ideas: Sastra Patra Rudianto; Sastra Awal Karta; Sastra Hapsoro.
Famous people named Sastra?
Notable people named Sastra include Drs Sastra Kusuma Wijaya, Sastra Febriawan, Sastra Munafri.
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