Boy name
Tjahja name meaning
“light, radiance”
Tjahja is a masculine name from Javanese cahya, meaning light or radiance. Cahya is an alternative spelling, and the name is related to the Indonesian word cahaya. Its linguistic roots reach back to Sanskrit chāyā through the use of the word in Old Javanese.
What does Tjahja mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Tjahja
From Javanese cahya, 'light or radiance', related to Indonesian cahaya. It ultimately derives from Sanskrit chāyā through Old Javanese usage.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi), Sanskrit |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | T |
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Name combinations with Tjahja
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tjahja, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Tjahja: light, radiance
- Masa: time, period, month
- Gajah: a large trunked animal
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Meaning of each word
- Tjahja: light, radiance
- Prasetya: pledge of loyalty, vow
- Banjar: a row or ordered line
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Tjahja Muliawan
Meaning of each word
- Tjahja: light, radiance
- Muliawan: possessing nobility
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Meaning of each word
- Guruh: rumbling sound caused by lightning
- Tjahja: light, radiance
- Satrya: knight, warrior
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Tjahja Rukma
Meaning of each word
- Tjahja: light, radiance
- Rukma: gold or a gold ornament
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Meaning of each word
- Tjahja: light, radiance
- Supriono: good and beloved
- Bisma: formidable, awe-inspiring
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How to pronounce Tjahja
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tʃahdʒa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦃꦪ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮂᮚ |
Is Tjahja a boy’s name?
Yes, Tjahja is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tjahja ranks #2,663 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Tjahja
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Munir♂Radiant, giving light
Famous people named Tjahja
- Tjahja Nurrobi · b. 1970
FAQ about the name Tjahja
What is the meaning of Tjahja?
Tjahja means light, radiance. From Javanese cahya, 'light or radiance', related to Indonesian cahaya. It ultimately derives from Sanskrit chāyā through Old Javanese usage.
Is Tjahja a boy’s name?
Yes, Tjahja is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tjahja?
Tjahja is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Tjahja have?
Tjahja has 2 syllables (Tjah-ja) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tjahja?
Tjahja ranks #2,663 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Tjahja?
Other spellings: Cahya.
What full names go well with Tjahja?
Some ideas: Tjahja Masa Gajah; Tjahja Prasetya Banjar; Tjahja Muliawan.
Famous people named Tjahja?
Notable people named Tjahja include Tjahja Nurrobi.
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