Girl name
Banowati name meaning
“radiant woman”
Banowati is a feminine name commonly linked to Sanskrit, meaning radiant woman. Its associated elements are bhānu, meaning light or sun, and -vatī, meaning possessing. Banowati is a Javanese adaptation of these elements and is also the name of a character in Javanese wayang.
What does Banowati mean?
The ending -wati comes from Sanskrit -vatī, a feminine form meaning ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. In Setiawati, Rahmawati, and Susilawati, its contribution to the name’s meaning depends on the preceding element. More girl names ending in -wati →
Origin and cultural usage of Banowati
A name from Javanese wayang, commonly linked to Sanskrit bhānu, 'light or sun', and -vatī, 'possessing'. Banowati is a Javanese adaptation.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Banowati
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Banowati, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Banowati: radiant woman
- Saras: healthy, recovered from illness
- Kinasih: beloved, dearly cherished
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Meaning of each word
- Banowati: radiant woman
- Sukati: happiness, joy
- Lintang: a star in the sky
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Banowati Ningsih
Meaning of each word
- Banowati: radiant woman
- Ningsih: affection, loving care
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Meaning of each word
- Ulandari: moon
- Banowati: radiant woman
- Suyati: good ascetic
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Banowati Sukma
Meaning of each word
- Banowati: radiant woman
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
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Meaning of each word
- Banowati: radiant woman
- Rindu: longing to meet again
- Darmini: virtue, moral duty
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How to pronounce Banowati
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /banowati/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦤꦺꦴꦮꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮔᮧᮝᮒᮤ |
Is Banowati a girl’s name?
Yes, Banowati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Banowati ranks #2,537 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Banowati
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Cahya♂♀Light, radiance
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Nelly♀Light, in traditional interpretation
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
FAQ about the name Banowati
What is the meaning of Banowati?
Banowati means radiant woman. A name from Javanese wayang, commonly linked to Sanskrit bhānu, 'light or sun', and -vatī, 'possessing'. Banowati is a Javanese adaptation.
Is Banowati a girl’s name?
Yes, Banowati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Banowati?
Banowati is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Banowati have?
Banowati has 4 syllables (Ba-no-wa-ti) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Banowati?
Banowati ranks #2,537 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Banowati?
Some ideas: Banowati Saras Kinasih; Banowati Sukati Lintang; Banowati Ningsih.
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