Girl name
Dermawati name meaning
“a generous woman”
Dermawati is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning a generous woman. It combines Malay and Indonesian derma, meaning charitable giving, with the feminine suffix -wati, which comes from Sanskrit. The first element supplies the sense of giving, while the suffix marks the feminine form.
What does Dermawati 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 Dermawati
Possibly formed from Malay and Indonesian derma, meaning charitable giving, with the Sanskrit-derived feminine suffix -wati.
How to pronounce Dermawati
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dɛrmawati/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦂꦩꦮꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮨᮁᮙᮝᮒᮤ |
Is Dermawati a girl’s name?
Yes, Dermawati is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Dermawati ranks #2,666 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Dermawati
Names with related meanings
- Ani♀Grace, favor
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
- Rauf♂♀Deeply kind, compassionate
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
- Latifah♀Gentle, gracious, kind
- Halimah♀Forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Anisah♀Friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Sudjana♂♀A good, virtuous person
- Anny♀Grace, favor
- Rafika♀Female friend, kindly companion
Famous people named Dermawati
- Dermawati Harefa · b. 1965
- Dermawati P. Zebua · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Dermawati
What is the meaning of Dermawati?
Dermawati means a generous woman. Possibly formed from Malay and Indonesian derma, meaning charitable giving, with the Sanskrit-derived feminine suffix -wati.
Is Dermawati a girl’s name?
Yes, Dermawati is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Dermawati?
Dermawati is of Malay and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Dermawati have?
Dermawati has 4 syllables (Der-ma-wa-ti) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Dermawati?
Dermawati ranks #2,666 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Dermawati?
Notable people named Dermawati include Dermawati Harefa, Dermawati P. Zebua.
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