Unisex name
Swara name meaning
“sound, voice, or musical tone”
Swara is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning ‘sound’, ‘voice’, or ‘musical tone’. It comes from Sanskrit svara, meaning ‘voice’ or ‘musical tone’. The word was borrowed into Old Javanese as swara, the form also used as a given name.
What does Swara 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 Swara
From Sanskrit svara, meaning voice or musical tone, borrowed into Old Javanese as swara.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | S |
Name combinations with Swara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Swara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Swara: sound, voice, or musical tone
- Julianti: associated with the month of July
- Irmayanti: whole, universal
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Meaning of each word
- Swara: sound, voice, or musical tone
- Megasari: essence or heart of a cloud
- Embun: water droplets formed by condensation
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Swara Astiti
Meaning of each word
- Swara: sound, voice, or musical tone
- Astiti: praise or reverential prayer
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Meaning of each word
- Febrianti: associated with the month of February
- Swara: sound, voice, or musical tone
- Meilina: the month of May; beautiful
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Swara Mastuti
Meaning of each word
- Swara: sound, voice, or musical tone
- Mastuti: to praise, to honor
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Meaning of each word
- Swara: sound, voice, or musical tone
- Dwie: two, second in order
- Cempaka: flower of the champak tree
How to pronounce Swara
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /swara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱ꧀ꦮꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞ᮪ᮝᮛ |
Is Swara a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Swara is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Swara ranks #838 among unisex names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Swara
What is the meaning of Swara?
Swara means sound, voice, or musical tone. From Sanskrit svara, meaning voice or musical tone, borrowed into Old Javanese as swara.
Is Swara a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Swara is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Swara?
Swara is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Swara have?
Swara has 2 syllables (Swa-ra) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Swara?
Swara ranks #838 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 Swara?
Some ideas: Swara Julianti Irmayanti; Swara Megasari Embun; Swara Astiti.
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