Unisex name
Ngesti name meaning
“directing thought and resolve”
Ngesti is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Javanese ngesti and meaning directing thought and resolve. The source word refers to concentrating the mind, intending, or striving toward something. Its meaning includes both mental focus and an intention or effort directed toward something.
What does Ngesti mean?
Directing thought and resolve
In Indonesian: mengarahkan pikiran dan tekad
The ending -ti has no single shared meaning in Siti, Astuti, and Rahmawati. In Rahmawati, it belongs to the larger ending -wati; other names require explanations based on their complete forms. More girl names ending in -ti →
Origin and cultural usage of Ngesti
From Javanese ngesti, referring to concentrating the mind, intending, or striving toward something.
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Name combinations with Ngesti
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ngesti, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ngesti: directing thought and resolve
- Pria: adult man
- Rukma: gold or a gold ornament
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Meaning of each word
- Ngesti: directing thought and resolve
- Gangga: the River Ganges in India
- Winata: humble, well-mannered
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Ngesti Gandhi
Meaning of each word
- Ngesti: directing thought and resolve
- Gandhi: seller of fragrances
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Meaning of each word
- Guruh: rumbling sound caused by lightning
- Ngesti: directing thought and resolve
- Sumpeno: dream, aspiration
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Ngesti Reka
Meaning of each word
- Ngesti: directing thought and resolve
- Reka: design or creation
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Meaning of each word
- Ngesti: directing thought and resolve
- Febrian: associated with February
- Tama: foremost, excellent
How to pronounce Ngesti
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ŋɛsti/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦔꦺꦱ꧀ꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮍᮨᮞ᮪ᮒᮤ |
Is Ngesti a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ngesti is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Ngesti ranks #797 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ngesti
Famous people named Ngesti
- Ngesti Yuni Suprapti · b. 1964
- Ngesti Nugraha · b. 1970
FAQ about the name Ngesti
What is the meaning of Ngesti?
Ngesti means directing thought and resolve. From Javanese ngesti, referring to concentrating the mind, intending, or striving toward something.
Is Ngesti a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ngesti is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ngesti?
Ngesti is of Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Ngesti have?
Ngesti has 2 syllables (Nges-ti) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ngesti?
Ngesti ranks #797 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ngesti?
Some ideas: Ngesti Pria Rukma; Ngesti Gangga Winata; Ngesti Gandhi.
Famous people named Ngesti?
Notable people named Ngesti include Ngesti Yuni Suprapti, Ngesti Nugraha.
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