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Hesti name meaning

“wish; aspiration”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/hɛsti/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Javanese
Syllables
2
Popularity
#471

Hesti is a feminine name of Javanese origin meaning ‘wish’ or ‘aspiration’. It is a spelling variant of Esti, which also carries the meaning ‘intention’. The initial h is a variation in the name form, and Hesty is another spelling associated with this name.

What does Hesti mean?

Wish; aspiration

In Indonesian: kehendak; cita-cita

-ti

The ending -ti has no single shared meaning in Siti, Astuti, and Rahmawati. In Rahmawati, it belongs to the larger ending -wati; other names require explanations based on their complete forms. More girl names ending in -ti →

Origin and cultural usage of Hesti

A spelling variant of Javanese Esti, ‘wish, intention, aspiration’. The initial h- is a variation in the name form.

Linguistic originJavanese
Common inJavanese
Starts withH · He

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 Hesti

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hesti, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Hesti Setiani Aprianti

    Meaning of each word

    • Hesti: wish; aspiration
    • Setiani: steadfast in loyalty
    • Aprianti: associated with the month of April
  • Hesti Denok Widiasih

    Meaning of each word

    • Hesti: wish; aspiration
    • Denok: a pretty or plump girl
    • Widiasih: knowledge and affection
  • Hesti Permatasari

    Meaning of each word

    • Hesti: wish; aspiration
    • Permatasari: essence of a jewel
  • Andini Hesti Embun

    Meaning of each word

    • Andini: obedient, willing to comply
    • Hesti: wish; aspiration
    • Embun: water droplets formed by condensation
  • Hesti Dwie

    Meaning of each word

    • Hesti: wish; aspiration
    • Dwie: two, second in order
  • Hesti Dwiyani Tria

    Meaning of each word

    • Hesti: wish; aspiration
    • Dwiyani: second
    • Tria: three; associated with third position

Make more combinations with the generator →More girl name combinations →

How to pronounce Hesti

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names
IPA/hɛsti/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦲꦺꦱ꧀ꦠꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮠᮨᮞ᮪ᮒᮤ

Is Hesti a girl’s name?

Yes, Hesti is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 5%Girls 95% ♀

Hesti ranks #471 among girl names in our data sample (21 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 Hesti

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Hesti

  • Hesti Purwadinata · b. 1983
  • Hesti Putri
  • Hesti · b. 1998
  • Hesti Armiwulan · b. 1963
  • Hesti Astrida · b. 1971
  • Hesti Indar Rini · b. 1972
  • Hesti Lina Wiraswati
  • Hesti Mulyani · b. 1961
  • Hesti Nugrahawati · b. 1982
  • Hesti Nunuk Andriyan · b. 1963
  • Hesti Pijayanti Alamsyah · b. 1970
  • Hesti Retno Tri Wulandari · b. 1970

FAQ about the name Hesti

What is the meaning of Hesti?

Hesti means wish; aspiration. A spelling variant of Javanese Esti, ‘wish, intention, aspiration’. The initial h- is a variation in the name form.

Is Hesti a girl’s name?

Yes, Hesti is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Hesti?

Hesti is of Javanese origin.

How many syllables does Hesti have?

Hesti has 2 syllables (Hes-ti) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Hesti?

Hesti ranks #471 among girl names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What are other spellings of Hesti?

Other spellings: Hesty.

What full names go well with Hesti?

Some ideas: Hesti Setiani Aprianti; Hesti Denok Widiasih; Hesti Permatasari.

Famous people named Hesti?

Notable people named Hesti include Hesti Purwadinata, Hesti Putri, Hesti.

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