Unisex name
Dwi name meaning
“two; second in order”
Dwi is a name used for both boys and girls, from Sanskrit dvi, meaning “two”. In Javanese naming, it also conveys “second in order” and often marks the second birth position. This usage connects the numerical meaning with birth order.
What does Dwi mean?
Two; second in order
In Indonesian: dua; urutan kedua
Origin and cultural usage of Dwi
From Sanskrit dvi, meaning two. In Javanese naming, it often marks the second birth position.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
How to pronounce Dwi
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dwi/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢ꧀ꦮꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓ᮪ᮝᮤ |
Is Dwi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dwi is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 42% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Dwi ranks #2 among unisex names in our data sample (830 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Dwi
Famous people named Dwi
- Dwi Rubiyanti Kholifah
- Dwi Sasono · b. 1980
- Dwi Joko Prihatin · b. 1982
- Dwi Kuswanto · b. 1985
- Dwi Putri Bonita · b. 1997
- Dwi Ajeng Sekar Respaty
- Dwi Andhika · b. 1986
- Dwi Aryanto · b. 1974
- Dwi Candra Rukmana · b. 1997
- Dwi Ery Santoso · b. 1957
- Dwi Irianto
- Dwi Rianto Jatmiko · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Dwi
What is the meaning of Dwi?
Dwi means two; second in order. From Sanskrit dvi, meaning two. In Javanese naming, it often marks the second birth position.
Is Dwi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dwi is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 42% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dwi?
Dwi is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Dwi have?
Dwi has 1 syllable (Dwi) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Dwi?
Dwi ranks #2 among unisex names in our data sample (830 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Dwi?
Notable people named Dwi include Dwi Rubiyanti Kholifah, Dwi Sasono, Dwi Joko Prihatin.
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