Boy name
Awi name meaning
“the bamboo plant”
Awi is a masculine name commonly linked to Sundanese awi, meaning the bamboo plant. The Sundanese word provides one explanation for the name’s source and meaning. Awi can also be a short form of another name, alongside its proposed connection with the word for bamboo.
What does Awi mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Awi
In Sundanese, awi means bamboo. This word may underlie the name, though Awi can also be a short form of another name.
Name combinations with Awi
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Awi, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Awi: the bamboo plant
- Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
- Gading: elephant tusk; ivory material
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Meaning of each word
- Awi: the bamboo plant
- Sugih: wealthy, possessing abundant riches
- Purwaka: beginning, opening or introduction
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Awi Bagio
Meaning of each word
- Awi: the bamboo plant
- Bagio: good fortune or happiness
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Wagimin Awi Soekartono
Meaning of each word
- Wagimin: associated with the Wage calendar day
- Awi: the bamboo plant
- Soekartono: doing good
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Awi Wagino
Meaning of each word
- Awi: the bamboo plant
- Wagino: born on the Wage market day
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Meaning of each word
- Awi: the bamboo plant
- Mulyawan: valuable, noble
- Rengga: ornament, adornment
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How to pronounce Awi
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /awi/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦮꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮝᮤ |
Is Awi a boy’s name?
Yes, Awi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Awi ranks #2,744 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Awi
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Awi
- Awi Suryadi · b. 1977
- Awi Jaya · b. 1992
- Awi Setiyono · b. 1970
FAQ about the name Awi
What is the meaning of Awi?
Awi means the bamboo plant. In Sundanese, awi means bamboo. This word may underlie the name, though Awi can also be a short form of another name.
Is Awi a boy’s name?
Yes, Awi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Awi?
Awi is of Sundanese origin.
How many syllables does Awi have?
Awi has 2 syllables (A-wi) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Awi?
Awi ranks #2,744 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Awi?
Some ideas: Awi Tulis Gading; Awi Sugih Purwaka; Awi Bagio.
Famous people named Awi?
Notable people named Awi include Awi Suryadi, Awi Jaya, Awi Setiyono.
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