Girl name
Murwani name meaning
“beginning, initiating”
Murwani is a feminine name meaning beginning or initiating. It is commonly linked to the Javanese word murwani, meaning to begin, from purwa, meaning beginning. The related element purwa derives from Sanskrit pūrva, meaning former or first, connecting the name’s source words with the idea of a beginning.
What does Murwani mean?
Beginning, initiating
In Indonesian: mengawali, memulai
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 Murwani
Murwani is linked to Javanese murwani, 'to begin', from purwa, meaning 'beginning'. Purwa derives from Sanskrit pūrva, 'former' or 'first'.
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Name combinations with Murwani
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Murwani, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Murwani: beginning, initiating
- Vidya: learning and knowledge
- Hardianti: mountain
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Murwani Triwahyuni Indriani
Meaning of each word
- Murwani: beginning, initiating
- Triwahyuni: third; revelation or divine guidance
- Indriani: Indra's queen
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Murwani Suriyani
Meaning of each word
- Murwani: beginning, initiating
- Suriyani: sun
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Meaning of each word
- Aprianti: associated with the month of April
- Murwani: beginning, initiating
- Indrayati: associated with the god Indra
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Murwani Puput
Meaning of each word
- Murwani: beginning, initiating
- Puput: ended, complete
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Meaning of each word
- Murwani: beginning, initiating
- Andira: strong, mighty
- Kania: girl, young woman
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How to pronounce Murwani
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /murwani/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦸꦂꦮꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮥᮁᮝᮔᮤ |
Is Murwani a girl’s name?
Yes, Murwani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Murwani ranks #1,789 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Murwani
FAQ about the name Murwani
What is the meaning of Murwani?
Murwani means beginning, initiating. Murwani is linked to Javanese murwani, 'to begin', from purwa, meaning 'beginning'. Purwa derives from Sanskrit pūrva, 'former' or 'first'.
Is Murwani a girl’s name?
Yes, Murwani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Murwani?
Murwani is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Murwani have?
Murwani has 3 syllables (Mur-wa-ni) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Murwani?
Murwani ranks #1,789 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Murwani?
Some ideas: Murwani Vidya Hardianti; Murwani Triwahyuni Indriani; Murwani Suriyani.
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