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Iis name meaning

“Beautiful”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/iʔis/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Sundanese
Syllables
2
Popularity
#230

Iis is a feminine name commonly linked to the Sundanese word geulis, meaning beautiful. It is one of the name forms derived from that word, so its meaning follows the sense of its Sundanese source. Is is a spelling variant associated with the name Iis.

What does Iis mean?

Beautiful

In Indonesian: Cantik

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Origin and cultural usage of Iis

Iis is commonly linked to Sundanese geulis, meaning beautiful. Linguistic conference proceedings list Iis among the name variants derived from that word.

Linguistic originSundanese
Common inSundanese
Starts withI

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Iis is documented as a feminine name in Sundanese naming traditions.

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Name combinations with Iis

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

  • Iis Puspita Budianti

    Meaning of each word

    • Iis: Beautiful
    • Puspita: flowering, adorned with flowers
    • Budianti: intellect, moral character
  • Iis Juwita Setiyaningsih

    Meaning of each word

    • Iis: Beautiful
    • Juwita: beautiful, lovely in appearance
    • Setiyaningsih: faithfulness in love
  • Iis Desi

    Meaning of each word

    • Iis: Beautiful
    • Desi: associated with the month of December
  • Nariswari Iis Anjani

    Meaning of each word

    • Nariswari: female ruler, queen
    • Iis: Beautiful
    • Anjani: name of Hanuman's mother in wayang
  • Iis Mentari

    Meaning of each word

    • Iis: Beautiful
    • Mentari: the sun
  • Iis Kusmini Mayasari

    Meaning of each word

    • Iis: Beautiful
    • Kusmini: flower
    • Mayasari: essence of illusion

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How to pronounce Iis

Syllables2 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names
IPA/iʔis/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦶꦲꦶꦱ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮄᮄᮞ᮪

Is Iis a girl’s name?

Yes, Iis is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 3% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 3%Girls 97% ♀

Iis ranks #230 among girl names in our data sample (39 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 Iis

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Iis

  • Iis Dahlia · b. 1972
  • Iis Sugianto · b. 1961
  • Iis Sugiarti · b. 1965
  • Iis Edhy Prabowo · b. 1979
  • Iis Aisah · b. 1983
  • Iis Aisyah
  • Iis Apriyani · b. 1986
  • Iis Jubaedah · b. 1963
  • Iis Latifah · b. 1966
  • Iis Ledy Febrilisa · b. 1982
  • Iis Maryani · b. 1993
  • Iis Maryati

FAQ about the name Iis

What is the meaning of Iis?

Iis means Beautiful. Iis is commonly linked to Sundanese geulis, meaning beautiful. Linguistic conference proceedings list Iis among the name variants derived from that word.

Is Iis a girl’s name?

Yes, Iis is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 3% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Iis?

Iis is of Sundanese origin.

How many syllables does Iis have?

Iis has 2 syllables (I-is) and 3 letters.

How popular is the name Iis?

Iis ranks #230 among girl names in our data sample (39 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What are other spellings of Iis?

Other spellings: Is.

What full names go well with Iis?

Some ideas: Iis Puspita Budianti; Iis Juwita Setiyaningsih; Iis Desi.

Famous people named Iis?

Notable people named Iis include Iis Dahlia, Iis Sugianto, Iis Sugiarti.

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