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Pertiwi name meaning

“earth, homeland”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/pərtiwi/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
3
Popularity
#195

Pertiwi is a feminine name meaning earth or homeland, derived from Sanskrit pṛthivī, ‘earth’, through Malay and Javanese usage. Prithivi also personifies the earth as a goddess in Hindu tradition, giving the name a connection to both the earth itself and the idea of a homeland.

What does Pertiwi mean?

Earth, homeland

In Indonesian: bumi, tanah air

Origin and cultural usage of Pertiwi

From Sanskrit pṛthivī, 'earth', through Malay and Javanese usage. Prithivi also personifies the earth as a goddess in Hindu tradition.

Linguistic originSanskrit, Malay, Javanese
Naming traditionHindu
Starts withP · Pe

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 Pertiwi

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

Pertiwi as a first name

  • Pertiwi Selvi

    Interpretation
    A picture of the earth with forests across its landscape.

    Meaning of each word

    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
    • Selvi: forest; or prosperous woman
  • Pertiwi Apriliani

    Interpretation
    A picture of the earth associated with the month of April.

    Meaning of each word

    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
    • Apriliani: associated with the month of April
  • Pertiwi Setyaningrum

    Interpretation
    May fragrant faithfulness always accompany the land called home.

    Meaning of each word

    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
    • Setyaningrum: fragrant faithfulness
  • Pertiwi Bunga

    Interpretation
    A picture of a flower blooming upon the earth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
    • Bunga: blossom of a plant
  • Pertiwi Resti

    Interpretation
    May her presence be a blessing for her homeland.

    Meaning of each word

    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
    • Resti: blessing, benevolent approval
  • Pertiwi Suci Nauli

    Interpretation
    A picture of an earth that is pure, unblemished, and beautiful.

    Meaning of each word

    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
    • Suci: pure, free from stain
    • Nauli: the beautiful, the lovely
  • Pertiwi Cahyani

    Interpretation
    A picture of the earth glowing with light all around.

    Meaning of each word

    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
    • Cahyani: radiant, full of light
  • Pertiwi Sonia Ananda

    Interpretation
    May she be a beloved child bringing wisdom to her homeland.

    Meaning of each word

    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
    • Sonia: wisdom, good judgment
    • Ananda: dear child; bliss

Pertiwi as a middle name

  • Larasati Pertiwi Dinda

    Interpretation
    May she be a beloved younger sister living in harmony with the earth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Larasati: harmonious, well matched
    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
    • Dinda: beloved younger sibling
  • Kania Pertiwi Wulan

    Interpretation
    A picture of a girl beside the earth and moon.

    Meaning of each word

    • Kania: girl, young woman
    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
    • Wulan: the moon in the sky
  • Lintang Pertiwi Elok

    Interpretation
    A picture of a star accompanying the beautiful earth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Lintang: a star in the sky
    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
    • Elok: beautiful, pleasing to the eye
  • Novia Pertiwi Amanda

    Interpretation
    May she be worthy of affection, close to the earth and November.

    Meaning of each word

    • Novia: associated with November
    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
    • Amanda: worthy of being loved
  • Selvi Pertiwi Vega

    Interpretation
    A picture of forests on earth beneath the bright star Vega.

    Meaning of each word

    • Selvi: forest; or prosperous woman
    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
    • Vega: a bright star in the constellation Lyra
  • Novia Pertiwi Gita

    Interpretation
    A picture of hope amid the earth and expanses of desert.

    Meaning of each word

    • Novia: associated with November
    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
    • Gita: song or singing

Pertiwi as a last name

  • Anindya Pertiwi

    Interpretation
    A picture of the earth without flaws or blemishes.

    Meaning of each word

    • Anindya: flawless, blameless
    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
  • Jayanti Pertiwi

    Interpretation
    May she be someone who achieves victory for her homeland.

    Meaning of each word

    • Jayanti: victorious one
    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
  • Ayuningtyas Pertiwi

    Interpretation
    May the beauty of her heart enrich her homeland's beauty.

    Meaning of each word

    • Ayuningtyas: beauty of heart, inner beauty
    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
  • Luna Pertiwi

    Interpretation
    A picture of the moon above the earth below.

    Meaning of each word

    • Luna: the moon
    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
  • Cinta Pertiwi

    Interpretation
    May she hold deep affection for the earth and her homeland.

    Meaning of each word

    • Cinta: deep affection
    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland
  • Andira Pertiwi

    Interpretation
    May she be a strong and mighty person for her homeland.

    Meaning of each word

    • Andira: strong, mighty
    • Pertiwi: earth, homeland

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How to pronounce Pertiwi

Syllables3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names
IPA/pərtiwi/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦥꦺꦂꦠꦶꦮꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮕᮨᮁᮒᮤᮝᮤ

Is Pertiwi a girl’s name?

Yes, Pertiwi is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 5%Girls 95% ♀

Pertiwi ranks #195 among girl names in our data sample (44 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Pertiwi

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Pertiwi

  • Ny.D.B.K. Pertiwi
  • Pertiwi · b. 1972
  • Pertiwi Awilda · b. 1966

FAQ about the name Pertiwi

What is the meaning of Pertiwi?

Pertiwi means earth, homeland. From Sanskrit pṛthivī, 'earth', through Malay and Javanese usage. Prithivi also personifies the earth as a goddess in Hindu tradition.

Is Pertiwi a girl’s name?

Yes, Pertiwi is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Pertiwi?

Pertiwi is of Sanskrit, Malay and Javanese origin.

How many syllables does Pertiwi have?

Pertiwi has 3 syllables (Per-ti-wi) and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Pertiwi?

Pertiwi ranks #195 among girl names in our data sample (44 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Pertiwi?

Some ideas: Pertiwi Selvi; Larasati Pertiwi Dinda; Anindya Pertiwi.

Famous people named Pertiwi?

Notable people named Pertiwi include Ny.D.B.K. Pertiwi, Pertiwi, Pertiwi Awilda.

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