Boy name
Tjatur name meaning
“four, fourth in order”
Tjatur is a masculine name meaning four or fourth in order, from Sanskrit catur through Javanese and Old Javanese usage. In names, this element often marks fourth birth order. Catur is a spelling variant of the name that also directly reflects its source word.
What does Tjatur mean?
Four, fourth in order
In Indonesian: empat, urutan keempat
Origin and cultural usage of Tjatur
From Sanskrit catur, 'four', through Javanese and Old Javanese usage. In names it often marks fourth birth order.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi), Javanese |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | T |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
How to pronounce Tjatur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tʃatur/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦠꦸꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮒᮥᮁ |
Is Tjatur a boy’s name?
Yes, Tjatur is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tjatur ranks #3,095 among boy names in our data sample (6 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):
Famous people named Tjatur
- Tjatur Abrianto
- Tjatur Sapto Edy · b. 1970
- Tjatur Soniarto
- Tjatur Kukuh Surjanto
- Tjatur Sunarko · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Tjatur
What is the meaning of Tjatur?
Tjatur means four, fourth in order. From Sanskrit catur, 'four', through Javanese and Old Javanese usage. In names it often marks fourth birth order.
Is Tjatur a boy’s name?
Yes, Tjatur is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tjatur?
Tjatur is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Tjatur have?
Tjatur has 2 syllables (Tja-tur) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tjatur?
Tjatur ranks #3,095 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Tjatur?
Other spellings: Catur.
Famous people named Tjatur?
Notable people named Tjatur include Tjatur Abrianto, Tjatur Sapto Edy, Tjatur Soniarto.
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