Putra

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Boy

Meaning

Son

Linguistic Origin

Sanskrit

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic بوترا

Urdu پترا

Persian پوترا

Bengali পুত্র

Pashto پوترا

Alternate Spellings

Pootra Putrah

The name Putra is a classic masculine title rooted in Indonesian tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Son', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Indonesian regions, Putra has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

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Etymology

From the Sanskrit-derived putra, 'son, prince.'

Notable Historical Usage

Naming in the subcontinent draws on a shared stock across communities, so Sanskrit vocabulary and Arabic and Persian names have long circulated in the same regions and sometimes in the same families.