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Cahya
OriginIndonesian, Javanese, Sanskrit
Meaning"light"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Cahya
A zippy name of Sanskrit origin, Cahya is a unisex name used in Indonesia, particularly on the Island of Java. Derived from the element chāyā meaning "light, reflection, shadow", in Indonesian, it usually interpreted as meaning "light". Alternative forms include Cahaya, Cahyo, Cahyani, and Cahyono.
Cahya for girls
Derived from the element chāyā meaning "light, reflection, shadow", in Indonesian, it usually interpreted as meaning "light". Alternative forms include Cahaya, Cahyo, Cahyani, and Cahyono.
Pronounced CHAH-yah.
As of October 2026, Cahya ranked #15685 for girls in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #15553 for girls in 2020.
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