Rara
/R-AA-R-AA/
Princess (Javanese title) — Rara (Javanese, from Old Javanese rara 'maiden, princess') is the Javanese feminine title for an unmarried noblewoman, common as both prefix and standalone name. Used in Javanese aristocratic naming: Rara Mendut (legendary Javanese heroine), Rara Anteng (Tengger origin-myth heroine).
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Rara is a Muslim girl name of Indonesian origin, meaning “Princess (Javanese title) — Rara (Javanese, from Old Javanese rara 'maiden, princess') is the Javanese feminine title for an unmarried noblewoman, common as both prefix and standalone name. Used in Javanese aristocratic naming: Rara Mendut (legendary Javanese heroine), Rara Anteng (Tengger origin-myth heroine).”. It also appears in Hindu tradition.
Rara is a girl's name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Princess (Javanese title) — Rara (Javanese, from Old Javanese rara 'maiden, princess') is the Javanese feminine title for an unmarried noblewoman, common as both prefix and standalone name. Used in Javanese aristocratic naming: Rara Mendut (legendary Javanese heroine), Rara Anteng (Tengger origin-myth heroine)." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Rara is also used in Hindu traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Indonesian, Javanese, Singaporean families, Rara carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Rara's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Rara carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Indonesian) — “Princess (Javanese title) — Rara (Javanese, from Old Javanese rara 'maiden, princess') is the Javanese feminine title for an unmarried noblewoman, common as both prefix and standalone name. Used in Javanese aristocratic naming: Rara Mendut (legendary Javanese heroine), Rara Anteng (Tengger origin-myth heroine).”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
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See Rara's full reading →What does Rara's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Rara resonates in either tradition.
Rara's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Rara's full reading →
Does Rara go with your family's names?
Rara breaks into 4 sounds: /R-AA-R-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Rara sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Rara beside your family's names →
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Common questions about Rara
What does the name Rara mean?
Rara means "Princess (Javanese title) — Rara (Javanese, from Old Javanese rara 'maiden, princess') is the Javanese feminine title for an unmarried noblewoman, common as both prefix and standalone name. Used in Javanese aristocratic naming: Rara Mendut (legendary Javanese heroine), Rara Anteng (Tengger origin-myth heroine).." It is a girl name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Rara a boy or girl name?
Rara is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Rara?
Rara is of Indonesian origin, used in Muslim, Hindu traditions, commonly among Indonesian, Javanese, Singaporean families.
Is Rara a Muslim name?
Yes. Rara is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Indonesian origin. It also appears in Hindu tradition.
What does Rara mean in Indonesian?
Rara originates from Indonesian, where it means "Princess (Javanese title) — Rara (Javanese, from Old Javanese rara 'maiden, princess') is the Javanese feminine title for an unmarried noblewoman, common as both prefix and standalone name. Used in Javanese aristocratic naming: Rara Mendut (legendary Javanese heroine), Rara Anteng (Tengger origin-myth heroine).."
What is the numerology of Rara?
Rara has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
Is Rara an Islamic name?
Yes. Rara is an Arabic girl name meaning "Princess (Javanese title) — Rara (Javanese, from Old Javanese rara 'maiden, princess') is the Javanese feminine title for an unmarried noblewoman, common as both prefix and standalone name. Used in Javanese aristocratic naming: Rara Mendut (legendary Javanese heroine), Rara Anteng (Tengger origin-myth heroine).", widely used in Muslim families, including Indonesian and Javanese communities.
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