Unisex name
Sutra name meaning
“thread; silk fabric; doctrinal text”
Sutra is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning ‘thread’, ‘silk fabric’, or ‘doctrinal text’. It comes from Sanskrit sūtra, originally ‘thread’ and later also a concise formulation of teachings. In Malay and Indonesian, sutra additionally denotes silk.
What does Sutra mean?
Thread; silk fabric; doctrinal text
In Indonesian: benang; kain sutera; teks 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 Sutra
From Sanskrit sūtra, ‘thread’, later also a concise doctrinal text. In Malay and Indonesian, sutra also denotes silk.
Name combinations with Sutra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sutra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sutra: thread; silk fabric; doctrinal text
- Resti: blessing, benevolent approval
- Widya: knowledge, learning
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Meaning of each word
- Sutra: thread; silk fabric; doctrinal text
- Afriyani: born in April
- Wardani: one who fosters growth or increase
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Sutra Wulan
Meaning of each word
- Sutra: thread; silk fabric; doctrinal text
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
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Meaning of each word
- Vidia: learning and knowledge
- Sutra: thread; silk fabric; doctrinal text
- Kartinah: deed, work
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Sutra Isyana
Meaning of each word
- Sutra: thread; silk fabric; doctrinal text
- Isyana: ruler; an epithet of Shiva
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Meaning of each word
- Sutra: thread; silk fabric; doctrinal text
- Pujawati: a woman characterized by devotion
- Rosmala: garland of roses
How to pronounce Sutra
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sutra/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦠꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮒ᮪ᮛ |
Is Sutra a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sutra is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sutra ranks #836 among unisex names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sutra
Famous people named Sutra
- Sutra Kharmelia · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Sutra
What is the meaning of Sutra?
Sutra means thread; silk fabric; doctrinal text. From Sanskrit sūtra, ‘thread’, later also a concise doctrinal text. In Malay and Indonesian, sutra also denotes silk.
Is Sutra a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sutra is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sutra?
Sutra is of Sanskrit and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Sutra have?
Sutra has 2 syllables (Sut-ra) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sutra?
Sutra ranks #836 among unisex names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sutra?
Some ideas: Sutra Resti Widya; Sutra Afriyani Wardani; Sutra Wulan.
Famous people named Sutra?
Notable people named Sutra include Sutra Kharmelia.
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