Girl name
Kartini name meaning
“creating, acting”
Kartini is a feminine Javanese name meaning ‘creating’ or ‘acting’, commonly linked to the elements karti or karya. These belong to a group of Sanskrit words concerning action and work. The ending of Kartini follows a feminine naming pattern used in Javanese names.
What does Kartini mean?
Creating, acting
In Indonesian: berkarya, berbuat
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 Kartini
A Javanese name commonly connected with karti or karya, from Sanskrit words concerning action and work. Its ending follows a Javanese feminine naming pattern.
How to pronounce Kartini
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kartini/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦂꦠꦶꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮁᮒᮤᮔᮤ |
Is Kartini a girl’s name?
Yes, Kartini is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 2% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Kartini ranks #125 among girl names in our data sample (62 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kartini
Famous people named Kartini
- Kartini Hermanus · b. 1949
- Andi Kartini Ottong
- Kartini Kramadibrata · b. 1952
- Kartini Manoppo · b. 1939
- J Kartini Sigarlaki
- Kartini · b. 1977
- Kartini
- Kartini · b. 1967
- Kartini · b. 1969
- Kartini · b. 1969
- Kartini Abdul Rasyid · b. 1971
- Kartini Amir · b. 1975
FAQ about the name Kartini
What is the meaning of Kartini?
Kartini means creating, acting. A Javanese name commonly connected with karti or karya, from Sanskrit words concerning action and work. Its ending follows a Javanese feminine naming pattern.
Is Kartini a girl’s name?
Yes, Kartini is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 2% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Kartini have?
Kartini has 3 syllables (Kar-ti-ni) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Kartini?
Kartini ranks #125 among girl names in our data sample (62 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Kartini?
Notable people named Kartini include Kartini Hermanus, Andi Kartini Ottong, Kartini Kramadibrata.
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