Boy name
Nawi name meaning
“one who intends, resolute”
Nawi is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic nāwī, meaning one who intends or resolute. The source word refers to someone who intends and concerns intention or purpose. Its meaning therefore rests on the sense of intention expressed by the Arabic word from which the name can derive.
What does Nawi mean?
One who intends, resolute
In Indonesian: yang berniat, yang bertekad
Origin and cultural usage of Nawi
Nawi can derive from Arabic nāwī, meaning 'one who intends'. The word concerns intention or purpose.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nawi in Islam and the Quran
Nawi 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.
Name combinations with Nawi
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nawi, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nawi: one who intends, resolute
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
- Syaipul: sword
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Meaning of each word
- Nawi: one who intends, resolute
- Muhamat: much praised
- Adila: just, impartial
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Nawi Fathor
Meaning of each word
- Nawi: one who intends, resolute
- Fathor: opening, victory
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Meaning of each word
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
- Nawi: one who intends, resolute
- Muttaqien: those who are God-conscious
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Nawi Tawakkal
Meaning of each word
- Nawi: one who intends, resolute
- Tawakkal: placing one's trust in God
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Meaning of each word
- Nawi: one who intends, resolute
- Syaipul: sword
- Hamsah: lion; firmness and strength
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How to pronounce Nawi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nawi/ |
| Arabic script | ناوي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦮꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮝᮤ |
Is Nawi a boy’s name?
Yes, Nawi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nawi ranks #3,495 among boy 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 Nawi
Famous people named Nawi
- Nawi Ismail · b. 1918
- Nawi · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Nawi
What is the meaning of Nawi?
Nawi means one who intends, resolute. Nawi can derive from Arabic nāwī, meaning 'one who intends'. The word concerns intention or purpose.
Is Nawi a boy’s name?
Yes, Nawi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nawi?
Nawi is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nawi in the Quran?
Nawi does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nawi have?
Nawi has 2 syllables (Na-wi) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nawi?
Nawi ranks #3,495 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nawi?
Some ideas: Nawi Azka Syaipul; Nawi Muhamat Adila; Nawi Fathor.
Famous people named Nawi?
Notable people named Nawi include Nawi Ismail, Nawi.
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