Girl name
Hernawati name meaning
“woman”
Hernawati is a feminine name used in Indonesia whose meaning woman reflects its ending -wati, from Sanskrit -vatī. This suffix marks a feminine form and can also indicate possession of a quality. The meaning of Herna is uncertain, so the gloss covers only the feminine element. Hernawaty is a spelling variant.
What does Hernawati mean?
Woman
In Indonesian: perempuan
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 Hernawati
Hernawati uses the name ending -wati, from Sanskrit -vatī, a feminine suffix that can also indicate possession of a quality. The meaning of Herna is uncertain, so this gloss reflects only the feminine element.
How to pronounce Hernawati
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hɛrnawati/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦂꦤꦮꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮨᮁᮔᮝᮒᮤ |
Is Hernawati a girl’s name?
Yes, Hernawati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Hernawati ranks #949 among girl names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Hernawati
Famous people named Hernawati
- Hernawati · b. 1991
- Hernawati · b. 1999
- Hernawati Darlis · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Hernawati
What is the meaning of Hernawati?
Hernawati means woman. Hernawati uses the name ending -wati, from Sanskrit -vatī, a feminine suffix that can also indicate possession of a quality. The meaning of Herna is uncertain, so this gloss reflects only the feminine element.
Is Hernawati a girl’s name?
Yes, Hernawati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Hernawati have?
Hernawati has 4 syllables (Her-na-wa-ti) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Hernawati?
Hernawati ranks #949 among girl names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Hernawati?
Other spellings: Hernawaty.
Famous people named Hernawati?
Notable people named Hernawati include Hernawati, Hernawati, Hernawati Darlis.
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