Girl name
Binawati name meaning
“nurturing, developing”
Binawati is a feminine name commonly linked to Indonesian bina, meaning to build or develop, giving the name the sense of nurturing or developing. Its formation combines that source word with -wati, a feminine name ending, which supplies the feminine element of the name.
What does Binawati mean?
Nurturing, developing
In Indonesian: membina, mengembangkan
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 Binawati
Can be understood as a formation from Indonesian bina, 'to build or develop', with the feminine name ending -wati.
| Starts with | B |
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How to pronounce Binawati
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /binawati/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦶꦤꦮꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮤᮔᮝᮒᮤ |
Is Binawati a girl’s name?
Yes, Binawati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Binawati ranks #2,538 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 Binawati
Famous people named Binawati
- Binawati Ginting
FAQ about the name Binawati
What is the meaning of Binawati?
Binawati means nurturing, developing. Can be understood as a formation from Indonesian bina, 'to build or develop', with the feminine name ending -wati.
Is Binawati a girl’s name?
Yes, Binawati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Binawati have?
Binawati has 4 syllables (Bi-na-wa-ti) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Binawati?
Binawati ranks #2,538 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Binawati?
Notable people named Binawati include Binawati Ginting.
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