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Sena name meaning

“troops or an army”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/sɛna/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Popularity
#2,320

Sena is a boy’s name meaning troops or an army, derived from the Sanskrit word senā. It appears in Sanskrit and Javanese naming traditions. Sena is also known as another name for Bhima in wayang, giving the name a connection with that theatrical tradition.

What does Sena mean?

Troops or an army

In Indonesian: pasukan atau bala tentara

Origin and cultural usage of Sena

In Sanskrit and Javanese naming, Sena derives from senā, meaning an army. Sena is also known as another name for Bhima in wayang tradition.

Linguistic originSanskrit, Javanese
Common inJavanese
Naming traditionHindu
Starts withS · Se

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 Sena

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sena, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Sena Tirta Gilang

    Meaning of each word

    • Sena: troops or an army
    • Tirta: water; consecrated water
    • Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
  • Sena Rukma Andik

    Meaning of each word

    • Sena: troops or an army
    • Rukma: gold or a gold ornament
    • Andik: younger sibling
  • Sena Ananta

    Meaning of each word

    • Sena: troops or an army
    • Ananta: boundless, unending
  • Rukma Sena Adhisurya

    Meaning of each word

    • Rukma: gold or a gold ornament
    • Sena: troops or an army
    • Adhisurya: foremost sun
  • Sena Praja

    Meaning of each word

    • Sena: troops or an army
    • Praja: people, country or kingdom
  • Sena Partogi Wiratama

    Meaning of each word

    • Sena: troops or an army
    • Partogi: guide, leader
    • Wiratama: an outstanding warrior

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How to pronounce Sena

Syllables2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names
IPA/sɛna/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦱꦺꦤ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮞᮨᮔ

Is Sena a boy’s name?

Yes, Sena is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 88%Girls 12% ♀

Sena ranks #2,320 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Sena

Famous people named Sena

  • Sena A. Utoyo · b. 1953

FAQ about the name Sena

What is the meaning of Sena?

Sena means troops or an army. In Sanskrit and Javanese naming, Sena derives from senā, meaning an army. Sena is also known as another name for Bhima in wayang tradition.

Is Sena a boy’s name?

Yes, Sena is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Sena?

Sena is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.

How many syllables does Sena have?

Sena has 2 syllables (Se-na) and 4 letters.

How popular is the name Sena?

Sena ranks #2,320 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Sena?

Some ideas: Sena Tirta Gilang; Sena Rukma Andik; Sena Ananta.

Famous people named Sena?

Notable people named Sena include Sena A. Utoyo.

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