Girl name
Handayani name meaning
“giving strength or encouragement”
Handayani is a feminine name from Javanese meaning giving strength or encouragement. Its source word, handayani, expresses the giving of strength or influence. The same word is familiar from the expression tut wuri handayani, connecting the name's meaning with the idea of providing strength and encouragement.
What does Handayani mean?
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 Handayani
From Javanese handayani, a form expressing the giving of strength or influence. It is also familiar from the expression tut wuri handayani.
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 Handayani
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Handayani, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Handayani as a first name
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Handayani Anindya
Interpretation
May this person be beyond reproach and offer encouragement to others.Meaning of each word
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
- Anindya: flawless, blameless
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Interpretation
May this gentle young woman give strength to those around her.Meaning of each word
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
- Jennifer: white and gentle
- Kania: girl, young woman
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Handayani Maharani
Interpretation
May she become a great queen who gives encouragement to others.Meaning of each word
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
- Maharani: great queen, queen consort
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Interpretation
An image of palm blossoms and vina strings offering encouragement.Meaning of each word
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
- Mayang: a palm or areca flower cluster
- Vina: the vina stringed instrument
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Interpretation
May a July arrival bring encouragement and harmony to others.Meaning of each word
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
- Juliani: associated with Julius or July
- Laras: accord; musical harmony
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Handayani Luna
Interpretation
May this person offer encouragement like the moon in the sky.Meaning of each word
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
- Luna: the moon
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Handayani Tiara
Interpretation
An image of a little crown symbolizing strength given to others.Meaning of each word
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
- Tiara: small ornamental crown
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Interpretation
May the eighth child give encouragement to rise once again.Meaning of each word
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
- Oktavia: the eighth
- Tasya: resurrection, returning to life
Handayani as a middle name
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Interpretation
An image of palace beauty offering encouragement to everyone nearby.Meaning of each word
- Ajeng: lovely, beautiful
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
- Puri: palatial residence
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Interpretation
May this person become a ray of starlight offering encouragement.Meaning of each word
- Kirana: a ray of light
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
- Stella: a star in the sky
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Interpretation
May this person become an enduring ruler who encourages from the beginning.Meaning of each word
- Dini: early, at the beginning
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
- Erika: everlasting ruler
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Interpretation
May this February child grow noble and give encouragement to others.Meaning of each word
- Febriana: associated with February
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
- Adelia: noble, of noble origin
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Interpretation
May profound love become a song that gives encouragement to others.Meaning of each word
- Cinta: deep affection
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
- Gita: song or singing
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Interpretation
An image of a goddess offering encouragement in measured amounts.Meaning of each word
- Mita: measured, moderate
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
- Dea: goddess, female divinity
Handayani as a last name
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Arum Handayani
Interpretation
May this person's fragrance become encouragement for those around them.Meaning of each word
- Arum: fragrant, sweet-smelling
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
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Luna Handayani
Interpretation
An image of the moon giving strength to those around it.Meaning of each word
- Luna: the moon
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
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Cempaka Handayani
Interpretation
May this person resemble a cempaka blossom that offers encouragement.Meaning of each word
- Cempaka: flower of the champak tree
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
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Pamela Handayani
Interpretation
May sweetness like honey become a source of encouragement for others.Meaning of each word
- Pamela: all sweetness, sweet as honey
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
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Karina Handayani
Interpretation
May this person remain pure and give strength to others.Meaning of each word
- Karina: pure; beloved
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
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Elva Handayani
Interpretation
May this person's brightness give encouragement to those around them.Meaning of each word
- Elva: white, bright
- Handayani: giving strength or encouragement
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How to pronounce Handayani
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /handajani/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤ꧀ꦢꦪꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮔ᮪ᮓᮚᮔᮤ |
Is Handayani a girl’s name?
Yes, Handayani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 4% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Handayani ranks #14 among girl names in our data sample (213 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Handayani
Names with related meanings
- Rika♀Ruler, powerful
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Sandra♀Defender of humankind
- Sakti♂♀Powerful, possessing extraordinary powers
- Andayani♀Empowering, strengthening
- Gabriella♀God is the source of my strength
- Alexandra♀Defender of humankind
- Hotma♂♀Firm, constant, and steadfast
- Sudiro♂♀Very steadfast, courageous
- Valentina♀Strong and healthy
- Elda♀Warrior
- Audrey♀Noble strength
Famous people named Handayani
- Handayani · b. 1965
- Andi Handayani · b. 1986
- E. Handayani Tyas · b. 1953
- Handayani · b. 1983
- Handayani · b. 2001
- Handayani · b. 2000
- Handayani
- Handayani Mohtar Dasim
- Handayani Sigit Purnama · b. 1981
- St. Handayani Novita Ningsih · b. 1993
FAQ about the name Handayani
What is the meaning of Handayani?
Handayani means giving strength or encouragement. From Javanese handayani, a form expressing the giving of strength or influence. It is also familiar from the expression tut wuri handayani.
Is Handayani a girl’s name?
Yes, Handayani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 4% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Handayani?
Handayani is of Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Handayani have?
Handayani has 4 syllables (Han-da-ya-ni) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Handayani?
Handayani ranks #14 among girl names in our data sample (213 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Handayani?
Some ideas: Handayani Anindya; Ajeng Handayani Puri; Arum Handayani.
Famous people named Handayani?
Notable people named Handayani include Handayani, Andi Handayani, E. Handayani Tyas.
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