Girl name
Niken name meaning
“girl, young woman”
Niken is a feminine name commonly linked to Javanese niken, meaning “girl” or “young woman”. Its source word designates a young woman in Javanese. It also serves as a respectful form of address in literature, giving the name a connection with both designation and literary address.
What does Niken mean?
Girl, young woman
In Indonesian: gadis, perempuan muda
Origin and cultural usage of Niken
From Javanese niken, a designation for a young woman also used as a respectful literary address.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Niken
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Niken, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Niken as a first name
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Niken Cahaya
Interpretation
A picture of a young woman radiating bright light from within.Meaning of each word
- Niken: girl, young woman
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
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Niken Titis
Interpretation
May this girl be precise in reaching her chosen targets.Meaning of each word
- Niken: girl, young woman
- Titis: accurate in hitting the mark
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Niken Erika
Interpretation
A picture of a young woman whose rule endures forever.Meaning of each word
- Niken: girl, young woman
- Erika: everlasting ruler
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Interpretation
May this child grow into a beautiful girl and beloved daughter.Meaning of each word
- Niken: girl, young woman
- Cantika: beautiful, charming
- Ananda: dear child; bliss
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Interpretation
A picture of a blameless young woman beside an ash tree.Meaning of each word
- Niken: girl, young woman
- Anindya: flawless, blameless
- Melia: ash tree
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Niken Jasmine
Interpretation
A picture of a young woman with beauty like a jasmine flower.Meaning of each word
- Niken: girl, young woman
- Jasmine: jasmine flower
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Interpretation
A picture of a wise girl shining like Vega in the sky.Meaning of each word
- Niken: girl, young woman
- Vega: a bright star in the constellation Lyra
- Sonya: wisdom, good judgment
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Niken Gita
Interpretation
A picture of a young woman whose life resembles a song.Meaning of each word
- Niken: girl, young woman
- Gita: song or singing
Niken as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a girl shining like Vega, associated with April.Meaning of each word
- Vega: a bright star in the constellation Lyra
- Niken: girl, young woman
- Afriani: associated with April
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Interpretation
A picture of a girl associated with February and the sun.Meaning of each word
- Febriani: associated with February
- Niken: girl, young woman
- Safitri: related to the sun
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Interpretation
A picture of a girl with cempaka beauty and Vega's light.Meaning of each word
- Cempaka: flower of the champak tree
- Niken: girl, young woman
- Vega: a bright star in the constellation Lyra
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Interpretation
May this child become a harmonious girl who is willing to obey.Meaning of each word
- Larasati: harmonious, well matched
- Niken: girl, young woman
- Andini: obedient, willing to comply
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Interpretation
May this child become a harmonious young woman and defender of humanity.Meaning of each word
- Larasati: harmonious, well matched
- Niken: girl, young woman
- Alexandra: defender of humankind
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Interpretation
A picture of a girl with a song associated with April.Meaning of each word
- Gita: song or singing
- Niken: girl, young woman
- Apriliana: associated with April
Niken as a last name
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Jayanti Niken
Interpretation
May this child become a young woman who achieves victory.Meaning of each word
- Jayanti: victorious one
- Niken: girl, young woman
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Interpretation
May this girl become a defender of humanity with strong personal charisma.Meaning of each word
- Alexandra: defender of humankind
- Kharisma: compelling personal charm
- Niken: girl, young woman
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Gina Niken
Interpretation
A picture of a young woman holding the position of queen.Meaning of each word
- Gina: queen
- Niken: girl, young woman
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Melisa Ayuningtyas Niken
Interpretation
A picture of a beautifulhearted girl alongside a honey producing bee.Meaning of each word
- Melisa: honey-producing bee
- Ayuningtyas: beauty of heart, inner beauty
- Niken: girl, young woman
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Cita Niken
Interpretation
A picture of a girl whose thoughts hold wishes and hopes.Meaning of each word
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Niken: girl, young woman
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Sekar Niken
Interpretation
A picture of a young woman with beauty like a flower.Meaning of each word
- Sekar: blossom, flower
- Niken: girl, young woman
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How to pronounce Niken
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nikɛn/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦶꦏꦺꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮤᮊᮨᮔ᮪ |
Is Niken a girl’s name?
Yes, Niken is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Niken ranks #315 among girl names in our data sample (30 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Niken
Famous people named Niken
- Niken Anjani · b. 1987
- Niken Salindry · b. 2008
- Niken Ayu · b. 1988
- Niken Amelia · b. 2000
- Niken Budiarti
- Niken Damar Palupi · b. 1972
- Niken Dyah Utaminingrum · b. 1980
- Niken Irawati · b. 1956
- Niken Lestari · b. 1987
- Niken Mayasari · b. 1986
- Niken Prilandita · b. 1983
- Niken Ratih · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Niken
What is the meaning of Niken?
Niken means girl, young woman. From Javanese niken, a designation for a young woman also used as a respectful literary address.
Is Niken a girl’s name?
Yes, Niken is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Niken?
Niken is of Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Niken have?
Niken has 2 syllables (Ni-ken) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Niken?
Niken ranks #315 among girl names in our data sample (30 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Niken?
Some ideas: Niken Cahaya; Vega Niken Afriani; Jayanti Niken.
Famous people named Niken?
Notable people named Niken include Niken Anjani, Niken Salindry, Niken Ayu.
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