Girl name
Linawati name meaning
“tender, supple”
Linawati is a feminine name commonly linked to tenderness or suppleness through Lina and Arabic līna, meaning softness. It combines Lina with the feminine ending -wati, derived from Sanskrit -vatī. Lina also serves as a shortened form of several European names, giving that element more than one possible origin.
What does Linawati mean?
Tender, supple
In Indonesian: lembut, lentur
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 Linawati
Combines Lina with the feminine ending -wati, from Sanskrit -vatī. Lina may be linked to Arabic līna, 'softness', though it is also a short form of several European names.
Linawati in Islam and the Quran
Linawati 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 Linawati
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /linawati/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦶꦤꦮꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮤᮔᮝᮒᮤ |
Is Linawati a girl’s name?
Yes, Linawati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Linawati ranks #1,145 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Linawati
Famous people named Linawati
- Linawati · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Linawati
What is the meaning of Linawati?
Linawati means tender, supple. Combines Lina with the feminine ending -wati, from Sanskrit -vatī. Lina may be linked to Arabic līna, 'softness', though it is also a short form of several European names.
Is Linawati a girl’s name?
Yes, Linawati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Linawati in the Quran?
Linawati does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Linawati have?
Linawati has 4 syllables (Li-na-wa-ti) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Linawati?
Linawati ranks #1,145 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Linawati?
Notable people named Linawati include Linawati.
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