Unisex name
Sila name meaning
“moral character or good conduct”
Sila is a name used for both boys and girls, from Sanskrit śīla, meaning moral character or good conduct. The source word encompasses character, conduct, and morality. Beyond its use as a name, this Sanskrit word has been borrowed into several languages of Indonesia.
What does Sila mean?
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Sila
From Sanskrit śīla, meaning character, conduct, or morality, borrowed into several languages of Indonesia.
Name combinations with Sila
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sila, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Sila Tompo Firmansyah
Meaning of each word
- Sila: moral character or good conduct
- Tompo: to receive, to accept
- Firmansyah: royal decree, a ruler's command
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Meaning of each word
- Sila: moral character or good conduct
- Triaji: three; valuable or honored
- Gajah: a large trunked animal
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Sila Dika
Meaning of each word
- Sila: moral character or good conduct
- Dika: superior, greater
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Meaning of each word
- Mawa: glowing ember
- Sila: moral character or good conduct
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
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Sila Bayu
Meaning of each word
- Sila: moral character or good conduct
- Bayu: the blowing wind
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Meaning of each word
- Sila: moral character or good conduct
- Ariyanto: noble, honorable
- Juliadi: July; foremost, excellent
How to pronounce Sila
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sila/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦶꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮤᮜ |
Is Sila a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sila is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 60% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sila ranks #740 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sila
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
Famous people named Sila
- Drg. Sila Happy Muriana
- Sila Gandhi · b. 1952
- Sila Haholongan · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Sila
What is the meaning of Sila?
Sila means moral character or good conduct. From Sanskrit śīla, meaning character, conduct, or morality, borrowed into several languages of Indonesia.
Is Sila a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sila is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 60% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sila?
Sila is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Sila have?
Sila has 2 syllables (Si-la) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sila?
Sila ranks #740 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sila?
Some ideas: Sila Tompo Firmansyah; Sila Triaji Gajah; Sila Dika.
Famous people named Sila?
Notable people named Sila include Drg. Sila Happy Muriana, Sila Gandhi, Sila Haholongan.
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