Eka

Eka is a girl's name from Indonesia. Its meaning is "the only one," "the first," or "the firstborn."

What does the name Eka mean?

The first name Eka has Indonesian roots and means "the only one," "the first," or "the firstborn." It derives from Sanskrit, where eka (एक) stands for "one" and "unique." Furthermore, Eka is also considered a short and pet form of names that begin with "Eg-" or "Eck-" in Germany, based on the Old High German ekka, meaning "tip of a weapon." The name is also seen as a short form of Erika and Ekaterine.

Where does the name Eka come from?

Eka is a female name that originates from Sanskrit and carries the meaning "the only one." The word consists of eka (एक), which means "one" or "unique." The languages in which this name is prevalent are Indian and Indonesian.

How do you pronounce Eka?

The pronunciation of Eka is clear and catchy: the name consists of two syllables and is pronounced as "E-ka" [ˈeːka]. The long, distinct "E" harmoniously opens the sound, while the strong "k" sets a prominent accent before the open "-a" lets the name resonate brightly. Eka has a minimalist and concise sound that is short and precise, exhibiting a clear line.

Popularity

In Germany, Eka is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2011 at rank 2,438. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,864th.

Famous people

• Eka Budianta (Indonesian poet)
• Eka Darville (actress from Australia)
• Eka Kurniawan (Indonesian writer)
• Eka Ramdani (English footballer)
• Eka Vogelnik (Slovenian illustrator)
• Eka von Kalben (Green Party politician)
• Putra Eka Rhoma (Indonesian badminton player)
• Rosyita Eka Putri Sari (Indonesian badminton player)