Girl name
Pujiwati name meaning
“a woman who receives praise”
Pujiwati is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning a woman who receives praise. It combines puji, meaning praise, with the feminine suffix -wati, derived from Sanskrit -vatī. This suffix is commonly used in Javanese and Indonesian names, while puji provides the name's central meaning.
What does Pujiwati mean?
A woman who receives praise
In Indonesian: perempuan yang mendapat pujian
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 Pujiwati
Combines puji, 'praise', with the feminine suffix -wati, from Sanskrit -vatī, commonly used in Javanese and Indonesian names.
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How to pronounce Pujiwati
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pudʒiwati/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦗꦶꦮꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮏᮤᮝᮒᮤ |
Is Pujiwati a girl’s name?
Yes, Pujiwati is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Pujiwati ranks #2,715 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Pujiwati
What is the meaning of Pujiwati?
Pujiwati means a woman who receives praise. Combines puji, 'praise', with the feminine suffix -wati, from Sanskrit -vatī, commonly used in Javanese and Indonesian names.
Is Pujiwati a girl’s name?
Yes, Pujiwati is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Pujiwati?
Pujiwati is of Javanese, Malay and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Pujiwati have?
Pujiwati has 4 syllables (Pu-ji-wa-ti) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Pujiwati?
Pujiwati ranks #2,715 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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