Girl name
Purwani name meaning
“beginning, that which comes first”
Purwani is a feminine Javanese name meaning beginning or that which comes first. It is commonly linked to purwa, meaning beginning or earlier, with the ending -ni. The element purwa derives from Sanskrit pūrva through Old Javanese, providing the base meaning of the name.
What does Purwani mean?
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Purwani
Probably a Javanese formation from purwa, meaning beginning or earlier, with the ending -ni. Purwa derives from Sanskrit pūrva through Old Javanese.
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 Purwani
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Purwani, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Purwani: beginning, that which comes first
- Ariani: noble, honorable
- Sukesi: having beautiful hair
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Purwani Febriani Setiyaningsih
Meaning of each word
- Purwani: beginning, that which comes first
- Febriani: associated with February
- Setiyaningsih: faithfulness in love
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Purwani Desti
Meaning of each word
- Purwani: beginning, that which comes first
- Desti: born in December
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Meaning of each word
- Seri: splendor, radiant beauty
- Purwani: beginning, that which comes first
- Novia: associated with November
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Purwani Rara
Meaning of each word
- Purwani: beginning, that which comes first
- Rara: maiden, young woman
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Meaning of each word
- Purwani: beginning, that which comes first
- Nanda: joy, delight
- Defi: goddess
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How to pronounce Purwani
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /purwani/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦂꦮꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮁᮝᮔᮤ |
Is Purwani a girl’s name?
Yes, Purwani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Purwani ranks #1,536 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Purwani
Names with related meanings
- Lestari♀Enduring, continuing over time
- Novita♀Associated with the month of November
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yunita♀Associated with the month of June
- Desi♀Associated with the month of December
- Dina♀Day
- Natalia♀Relating to birth or Christmas
- Novi♀Associated with the month of November
- Yuni♀Associated with the month of June
- Yulianti♀Associated with the month of July
- Dini♀Early, at the beginning
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
Famous people named Purwani
- Purwani Diyah Prabandari
FAQ about the name Purwani
What is the meaning of Purwani?
Purwani means beginning, that which comes first. Probably a Javanese formation from purwa, meaning beginning or earlier, with the ending -ni. Purwa derives from Sanskrit pūrva through Old Javanese.
Is Purwani a girl’s name?
Yes, Purwani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Purwani?
Purwani is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Purwani have?
Purwani has 3 syllables (Pur-wa-ni) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Purwani?
Purwani ranks #1,536 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Purwani?
Some ideas: Purwani Ariani Sukesi; Purwani Febriani Setiyaningsih; Purwani Desti.
Famous people named Purwani?
Notable people named Purwani include Purwani Diyah Prabandari.
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