Boy name
Sutradara name meaning
“director of a performance or film”
Sutradara is a masculine name from Sanskrit sūtradhāra, meaning “director of a performance or film”. The source word literally means “holder of threads” and was also used for the leader of a theatrical performance. In Indonesian, sutradara developed into the term for a stage or film director.
What does Sutradara mean?
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 Sutradara
From Sanskrit sūtradhāra, literally a holder of threads, also used for the leader of a theatrical performance. In Indonesian it developed into the word for a stage or film director.
How to pronounce Sutradara
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sutradara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦠꦿꦢꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮒ᮪ᮛᮓᮛ |
Is Sutradara a boy’s name?
Yes, Sutradara is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sutradara ranks #5,052 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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- Tjipto♂Thought, creative power
Famous people named Sutradara
- Sutradara Ginting · b. 1952
- Sutradara Gintings
FAQ about the name Sutradara
What is the meaning of Sutradara?
Sutradara means director of a performance or film. From Sanskrit sūtradhāra, literally a holder of threads, also used for the leader of a theatrical performance. In Indonesian it developed into the word for a stage or film director.
Is Sutradara a boy’s name?
Yes, Sutradara is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Sutradara?
Sutradara is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Sutradara have?
Sutradara has 4 syllables (Sut-ra-da-ra) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Sutradara?
Sutradara ranks #5,052 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Sutradara?
Notable people named Sutradara include Sutradara Ginting, Sutradara Gintings.
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