Nakara
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nakara
Nakara derives from Sanskrit नकार (nakāra), meaning "drum" or "percussion instrument," with roots in ancient Indian musical terminology.
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Etymology
Nakara derives from Sanskrit नकार (nakāra), meaning "drum" or "percussion instrument," with roots in ancient Indian musical terminology. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, with historical significance in classical Indian music and religious contexts.
Nakara currently ranks #19,591 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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