Girl name
Nurmawati name meaning
“radiant woman”
Nurmawati is a feminine name interpreted as ‘radiant woman’, commonly linked to Arabic nūr, meaning ‘light’, and the feminine ending -wati. That ending comes from Sanskrit -vatī. The middle element -ma- has no certain interpretation, so the meaning rests on the identifiable elements nūr and -wati.
What does Nurmawati mean?
Radiant woman
In Indonesian: perempuan bercahaya
The ending -wati comes from Sanskrit -vatī, a feminine form meaning ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. In Setiawati, Rahmawati, and Susilawati, its contribution to the name’s meaning depends on the preceding element. More girl names ending in -wati →
Origin and cultural usage of Nurmawati
Commonly linked to Arabic nūr, light, and the feminine name ending -wati from Sanskrit -vatī. The medial element -ma- has no certain interpretation.
Nurmawati in Islam and the Quran
Nurmawati 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.
How to pronounce Nurmawati
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nurmawati/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦂꦩꦮꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮁᮙᮝᮒᮤ |
Is Nurmawati a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurmawati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nurmawati ranks #774 among girl names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nurmawati
Famous people named Nurmawati
- Nurmawati Dewi Bantilan · b. 1971
- B. Nurmawati
- Nurmawati · b. 1972
- Nurmawati · b. 1977
- Nurmawati · b. 1986
- Nurmawati · b. 1978
- Nurmawati Murdiningrum · b. 1984
- St. Nurmawati · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Nurmawati
What is the meaning of Nurmawati?
Nurmawati means radiant woman. Commonly linked to Arabic nūr, light, and the feminine name ending -wati from Sanskrit -vatī. The medial element -ma- has no certain interpretation.
Is Nurmawati a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurmawati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Nurmawati in the Quran?
Nurmawati does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nurmawati have?
Nurmawati has 4 syllables (Nur-ma-wa-ti) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Nurmawati?
Nurmawati ranks #774 among girl names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nurmawati?
Notable people named Nurmawati include Nurmawati Dewi Bantilan, B. Nurmawati, Nurmawati.
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