Skip to content
IndonesianNames IndonesianNames

Girl name

Nurwati name meaning

“light, bright radiance”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/nurwati/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
3
Popularity
#2,304

Nurwati is a feminine name meaning light or bright radiance, combining Arabic nūr, meaning light, with the feminine name ending -wati. This ending is used in Indonesian and Javanese naming and derives from Sanskrit -vatī. The meaning light comes from the name's Arabic opening element.

What does Nurwati mean?

Light, bright radiance

In Indonesian: cahaya, sinar terang

-wati

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 Nurwati

Combines Arabic nūr, meaning light, with the feminine name ending -wati. Used in Indonesian and Javanese naming, this ending derives from Sanskrit -vatī.

Linguistic originArabic, Sanskrit
Naming traditionIslamic
Starts withN · Nu

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Nurwati in Islam and the Quran

Nurwati 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 Nurwati

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nurwati, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Nurwati Ramadhani Fadilla

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurwati: light, bright radiance
    • Ramadhani: associated with the month of Ramadan
    • Fadilla: virtue, moral excellence
  • Nurwati Dalila Medina

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurwati: light, bright radiance
    • Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
    • Medina: city, urban settlement
  • Nurwati Fadilla

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurwati: light, bright radiance
    • Fadilla: virtue, moral excellence
  • Amaliah Nurwati Dalila

    Meaning of each word

    • Amaliah: relating to deeds or practice
    • Nurwati: light, bright radiance
    • Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
  • Nurwati Afifah

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurwati: light, bright radiance
    • Afifah: chaste, preserving personal honor
  • Nurwati Islamiyah Khoirun

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurwati: light, bright radiance
    • Islamiyah: relating to the teachings of Islam
    • Khoirun: goodness, something good

Make more combinations with the generator →More girl name combinations →

How to pronounce Nurwati

Syllables3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names
IPA/nurwati/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦤꦸꦂꦮꦠꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮔᮥᮁᮝᮒᮤ

Is Nurwati a girl’s name?

Yes, Nurwati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Nurwati ranks #2,304 among girl 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 Nurwati

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Nurwati

  • Nurwati · b. 1963
  • Nurwati
  • Nurwati · b. 1953
  • Nurwati Wahab · b. 1953

FAQ about the name Nurwati

What is the meaning of Nurwati?

Nurwati means light, bright radiance. Combines Arabic nūr, meaning light, with the feminine name ending -wati. Used in Indonesian and Javanese naming, this ending derives from Sanskrit -vatī.

Is Nurwati a girl’s name?

Yes, Nurwati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Nurwati?

Nurwati is of Arabic and Sanskrit origin.

Is the name Nurwati in the Quran?

Nurwati does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

How many syllables does Nurwati have?

Nurwati has 3 syllables (Nur-wa-ti) and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Nurwati?

Nurwati ranks #2,304 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Nurwati?

Some ideas: Nurwati Ramadhani Fadilla; Nurwati Dalila Medina; Nurwati Fadilla.

Famous people named Nurwati?

Notable people named Nurwati include Nurwati, Nurwati, Nurwati.

About this entry

Entry ID: nm08191 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake