Boy name
Wijana name meaning
“knowledge, understanding”
Wijana is a masculine name commonly linked to Sanskrit vijñāna, meaning knowledge or understanding. Its form is explained through sound adaptation in Javanese. The proposed derivation involves a simplification of the source word, which accounts for the tentative connection between the Sanskrit term and the name.
What does Wijana mean?
Knowledge, understanding
In Indonesian: pengetahuan, pemahaman
Origin and cultural usage of Wijana
Wijana may be linked to Sanskrit vijñāna ‘knowledge’ or ‘understanding’, through Javanese sound adaptation. The connection is tentative because the name has a simplified form.
How to pronounce Wijana
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /widʒana/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦶꦗꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮤᮏᮔ |
Is Wijana a boy’s name?
Yes, Wijana is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Wijana ranks #3,123 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Wijana
What is the meaning of Wijana?
Wijana means knowledge, understanding. Wijana may be linked to Sanskrit vijñāna ‘knowledge’ or ‘understanding’, through Javanese sound adaptation. The connection is tentative because the name has a simplified form.
Is Wijana a boy’s name?
Yes, Wijana is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Wijana have?
Wijana has 3 syllables (Wi-ja-na) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Wijana?
Wijana ranks #3,123 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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