Unisex name
Wara name meaning
“excellent, chosen, highly valued”
Wara is a unisex name commonly linked to meanings such as “excellent,” “chosen,” or “highly valued.” In Javanese and Balinese naming, it can come from Old Javanese wara, borrowed from Sanskrit vara. Other words with the spelling wara have different origins and meanings.
What does Wara 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 Wara
In Javanese and Balinese naming, Wara can derive from Old Javanese wara, borrowed from Sanskrit vara, 'best or choice'. Other words spelled wara have different origins and meanings.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Wara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Wara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Wara: excellent, chosen, highly valued
- Diputra: son, boy
- Suriya: the sun
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Meaning of each word
- Wara: excellent, chosen, highly valued
- Nuryanto: light; the name element Yanto
- Sanjoto: weapon, defensive equipment
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Wara Ardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Wara: excellent, chosen, highly valued
- Ardiansyah: mountain and king
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Meaning of each word
- Nawa: nine; new
- Wara: excellent, chosen, highly valued
- Yayang: darling; beloved
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Wara Jayanegara
Meaning of each word
- Wara: excellent, chosen, highly valued
- Jayanegara: victory of the realm
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Meaning of each word
- Wara: excellent, chosen, highly valued
- Rakai: territorial chief, ruler
- Bagio: good fortune or happiness
How to pronounce Wara
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮛ |
Is Wara a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Wara is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Wara ranks #443 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Wara
- Wira♂Hero, a courageous figure
- Wafa♂♀Keeping one's word, fidelity
- Warsa♂Year, an annual cycle
- Wari♂♀Water
- Wawa♂♀To carry
- Waras♂Sound in body and mind
- Warda♀A rose flower
- Wayan♂Designation for a firstborn child
- Wati♀Woman
- Wahab♂One who gives abundantly
- Wawan♂Possessing, endowed with a quality
- Wanda♂♀Appearance, outward form
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
Famous people named Wara
- Wara Aulia
- Wara Dyah Pita Rengga · b. 1974
- Wara Kushartanti · b. 1958
- Wara Sundari R
- Wara Sundari Renny Pramana · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Wara
What is the meaning of Wara?
Wara means excellent, chosen, highly valued. In Javanese and Balinese naming, Wara can derive from Old Javanese wara, borrowed from Sanskrit vara, 'best or choice'. Other words spelled wara have different origins and meanings.
Is Wara a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Wara is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Wara?
Wara is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Wara have?
Wara has 2 syllables (Wa-ra) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Wara?
Wara ranks #443 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Wara?
Some ideas: Wara Diputra Suriya; Wara Nuryanto Sanjoto; Wara Ardiansyah.
Famous people named Wara?
Notable people named Wara include Wara Aulia, Wara Dyah Pita Rengga, Wara Kushartanti.
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