Girl name
Handani name meaning
“giving; bestowing”
Handani is a feminine name commonly linked to Javanese, meaning giving or bestowing. It is connected with andani or an element associated with handayani. The proposed base is dan or dana, relating to giving, which explains the name’s meaning through its connection with these Javanese forms.
What does Handani mean?
Giving; bestowing
In Indonesian: memberi, menganugerahkan
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Handani
Commonly linked to Javanese as a variant of andani or an element associated with handayani. The proposed base is dan or dana, relating to giving.
How to pronounce Handani
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /handani/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤ꧀ꦢꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮔ᮪ᮓᮔᮤ |
Is Handani a girl’s name?
Yes, Handani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Handani ranks #2,130 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Handani
Famous people named Handani
- Handani Hutajulu · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Handani
What is the meaning of Handani?
Handani means giving; bestowing. Commonly linked to Javanese as a variant of andani or an element associated with handayani. The proposed base is dan or dana, relating to giving.
Is Handani a girl’s name?
Yes, Handani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Handani have?
Handani has 3 syllables (Han-da-ni) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Handani?
Handani ranks #2,130 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Handani?
Notable people named Handani include Handani Hutajulu.
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