Girl name
Ismawati name meaning
“safeguarding, protection”
Ismawati is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic ‘iṣmah, meaning safeguarding or protection. It combines that element with -wati, a feminine ending used in Indonesian names. The ending comes from Sanskrit word formation, bringing a second linguistic element into the name’s proposed derivation.
What does Ismawati mean?
Safeguarding, protection
In Indonesian: penjagaan, perlindungan
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 Ismawati
Commonly linked to Arabic ‘iṣmah, 'safeguarding, protection', with the feminine ending -wati used in Indonesian names. The ending comes from Sanskrit word formation.
Ismawati in Islam and the Quran
Ismawati does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Ismawati
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ismawati/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦱ꧀ꦩꦮꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮞ᮪ᮙᮝᮒᮤ |
Is Ismawati a girl’s name?
Yes, Ismawati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Ismawati ranks #874 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ismawati
Famous people named Ismawati
- Ismawati · b. 1996
- Ismawati
FAQ about the name Ismawati
What is the meaning of Ismawati?
Ismawati means safeguarding, protection. Commonly linked to Arabic ‘iṣmah, 'safeguarding, protection', with the feminine ending -wati used in Indonesian names. The ending comes from Sanskrit word formation.
Is Ismawati a girl’s name?
Yes, Ismawati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Ismawati in the Quran?
Ismawati does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Ismawati have?
Ismawati has 4 syllables (Is-ma-wa-ti) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Ismawati?
Ismawati ranks #874 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Ismawati?
Notable people named Ismawati include Ismawati, Ismawati.
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