Girl name
Puri name meaning
“palatial residence”
Puri is a feminine name meaning ‘palatial residence’, from the regional word puri. It comes through Old Javanese purī from Sanskrit purī, meaning ‘city’ or ‘stronghold’. In local usage, the word developed the sense of a palace, which supplies the meaning of the name.
What does Puri mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Puri
From regional puri, through Old Javanese purī from Sanskrit purī, meaning a city or stronghold. Its local sense developed into a palace.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | P · Pu |
Name combinations with Puri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Puri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
-
Meaning of each word
- Puri: palatial residence
- Cintami: love, affection
- Tyas: heart, inner self
-
Puri Dianing Indriasari
Meaning of each word
- Puri: palatial residence
- Dianing: lamp, light
- Indriasari: essence of the senses
-
Puri Tari
Meaning of each word
- Puri: palatial residence
- Tari: rhythmic bodily movement, dance
-
Meaning of each word
- Larasati: harmonious, well matched
- Puri: palatial residence
- Rahajeng: safe, in a good state
-
Puri Denok
Meaning of each word
- Puri: palatial residence
- Denok: a pretty or plump girl
-
Meaning of each word
- Puri: palatial residence
- Novia: associated with November
- Maheswari: great female ruler
Make more combinations with the generator →More girl name combinations →
How to pronounce Puri
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /puri/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮛᮤ |
Is Puri a girl’s name?
Yes, Puri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 18% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Puri ranks #777 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 Puri
- Putri♀Daughter
- Puji♂♀Praise, expression of appreciation
- Puti♀Princess or an honorific for women
- Pri♂♀Beloved, pleasing
- Putu♂♀Grandchild
- Pudji♂♀Praise, expression of appreciation
- Puteri♀Daughter
- Peni♀Beautiful, precious
- Pati♂♀Noble, of patrician descent
- Purna♂♀Whole, complete, perfect
- Pitri♀Natural purity
- Popi♀The brightly colored poppy flower
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Puri
- Puri Hayanti
- Puri Irriwani
- Puri Rahayu · b. 2000
- Puri Setyo
FAQ about the name Puri
What is the meaning of Puri?
Puri means palatial residence. From regional puri, through Old Javanese purī from Sanskrit purī, meaning a city or stronghold. Its local sense developed into a palace.
Is Puri a girl’s name?
Yes, Puri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 18% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Puri?
Puri is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Puri have?
Puri has 2 syllables (Pu-ri) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Puri?
Puri ranks #777 among girl names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Puri?
Some ideas: Puri Cintami Tyas; Puri Dianing Indriasari; Puri Tari.
Famous people named Puri?
Notable people named Puri include Puri Hayanti, Puri Irriwani, Puri Rahayu.
About this entry
Entry ID: nm02537 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake