Girl name
Marni name meaning
“sweet”
Marni is a feminine name in Javanese naming, commonly linked to the meaning sweet. It is associated with a shortened form of Sumarni and with the element marni, traditionally connected with sweetness. This traditional interpretation supplies both the proposed meaning and the relationship to the longer name.
What does Marni mean?
Sweet
In Indonesian: manis
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 Marni
In Javanese naming, Marni is commonly linked to Sumarni and an element traditionally associated with sweetness. This interpretation is traditional rather than certain.
How to pronounce Marni
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /marni/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦂꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮁᮔᮤ |
Is Marni a girl’s name?
Yes, Marni is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Marni ranks #637 among girl names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Marni
Famous people named Marni
- Marni
- Marni Banneringgi · b. 1979
- Marni Cik Ani · b. 1963
- Marni Malay · b. 1963
- Marni Sabunge · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Marni
What is the meaning of Marni?
Marni means sweet. In Javanese naming, Marni is commonly linked to Sumarni and an element traditionally associated with sweetness. This interpretation is traditional rather than certain.
Is Marni a girl’s name?
Yes, Marni is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Marni have?
Marni has 2 syllables (Mar-ni) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Marni?
Marni ranks #637 among girl names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Marni?
Notable people named Marni include Marni, Marni Banneringgi, Marni Cik Ani.
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