Girl name
Nini name meaning
“grandmother, female elder”
Nini is a feminine name meaning ‘grandmother’ or ‘female elder’, commonly linked to the word nini in Sundanese and Javanese. In those languages, it denotes a grandmother or respected older woman. As a name, Nini can also arise as a familiar form.
What does Nini mean?
Grandmother, female elder
In Indonesian: nenek, perempuan yang dituakan
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 Nini
In Sundanese and Javanese, nini denotes a grandmother or respected older woman. As a name, it can also arise as a familiar form.
Name combinations with Nini
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nini, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nini: grandmother, female elder
- Derita: hardship or distress
- Cempaka: flower of the champak tree
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Meaning of each word
- Nini: grandmother, female elder
- Ratnasari: essence of a jewel
- Setiana: steadfast in loyalty
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Nini Sari
Meaning of each word
- Nini: grandmother, female elder
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
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Meaning of each word
- Titisari: the essence of care or precision
- Nini: grandmother, female elder
- Okta: associated with October
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Nini Ranti
Meaning of each word
- Nini: grandmother, female elder
- Ranti: black nightshade plant
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Meaning of each word
- Nini: grandmother, female elder
- Widianti: knowledge
- Haryanti: noble; honorable
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How to pronounce Nini
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nini/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦶꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮤᮔᮤ |
Is Nini a girl’s name?
Yes, Nini is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 14% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nini ranks #1,058 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nini
Famous people named Nini
- Nini Carlina · b. 1976
- Nini Arlin · b. 1965
- Nini Hasriyani Aswad · b. 1971
- Nini Nurila Murniaty
- Nini Vandawati · b. 1985
- Nini Yudiarti · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Nini
What is the meaning of Nini?
Nini means grandmother, female elder. In Sundanese and Javanese, nini denotes a grandmother or respected older woman. As a name, it can also arise as a familiar form.
Is Nini a girl’s name?
Yes, Nini is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 14% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nini?
Nini is of Sundanese and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Nini have?
Nini has 2 syllables (Ni-ni) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nini?
Nini ranks #1,058 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nini?
Some ideas: Nini Derita Cempaka; Nini Ratnasari Setiana; Nini Sari.
Famous people named Nini?
Notable people named Nini include Nini Carlina, Nini Arlin, Nini Hasriyani Aswad.
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