Indian name meaning

Antara

♀ Girl

An·ta·ra · 3 syllables

A melody; within

Origin
Sanskrit
Most used by
Hindu families
Commonly used in
North & Central India
How common is this name?Rare

From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).

5
Name number 5 · The Explorer

Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.

Chaldean letter values for Antara
Antara
154121

1 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Antara carries the name number 5.

About the name Antara

Antara is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A melody; within.”

Spoken aloud it is An·ta·ra — 3 syllables. Antara is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Antara mean?

Antara means “A melody; within.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.

Is Antara a boy or a girl name?

Antara is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Antara?

Antara is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.

How do you pronounce Antara?

Antara has 3 syllables and is said as An·ta·ra.

What is the numerology number of the name Antara?

In the Chaldean system, Antara has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”

Is Antara a common name in India?

Antara does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.

What names go well with Antara?

For a brother to Antara, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aadesh, Aakash, Aamod or Danveer all pair naturally with it.

Which names sound similar to Antara?

Kiara, Tara, Zara or Sara share Antara's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.

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