Girl name
Purwati name meaning
“first, preceding”
Purwati is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning first or preceding. Its proposed base is Javanese purwa, derived from Sanskrit pūrva with that meaning. The feminine ending -wati completes the formation, which follows a Javanese naming pattern combining the base word with a feminine suffix.
What does Purwati mean?
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 Purwati
Purwati is possibly formed from Javanese purwa, derived from Sanskrit pūrva, meaning first or preceding, with the feminine ending -wati. The formation follows a Javanese naming pattern.
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Name combinations with Purwati
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Purwati, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Purwati Isyana Kumalasari
Meaning of each word
- Purwati: first, preceding
- Isyana: ruler; an epithet of Shiva
- Kumalasari: essence of a precious gem
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Meaning of each word
- Purwati: first, preceding
- Ramayani: Rama's journey
- Widiya: learning and knowledge
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Purwati Wahyuti
Meaning of each word
- Purwati: first, preceding
- Wahyuti: revelation, divine inspiration
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Meaning of each word
- Gita: song or singing
- Purwati: first, preceding
- Swastika: a symbol of good fortune and well-being
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Purwati Desti
Meaning of each word
- Purwati: first, preceding
- Desti: born in December
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Meaning of each word
- Purwati: first, preceding
- Decy: December; tenth
- Feby: associated with February
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How to pronounce Purwati
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /purwati/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦂꦮꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮁᮝᮒᮤ |
Is Purwati a girl’s name?
Yes, Purwati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Purwati ranks #357 among girl names in our data sample (27 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Purwati
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 Purwati
- Purwati · b. 1984
- Purwati · b. 1970
- Purwati
- Purwati Abdullah
- Purwati Retnani Sari · b. 1969
- Purwati Suryo
FAQ about the name Purwati
What is the meaning of Purwati?
Purwati means first, preceding. Purwati is possibly formed from Javanese purwa, derived from Sanskrit pūrva, meaning first or preceding, with the feminine ending -wati. The formation follows a Javanese naming pattern.
Is Purwati a girl’s name?
Yes, Purwati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Purwati?
Purwati is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Purwati have?
Purwati has 3 syllables (Pur-wa-ti) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Purwati?
Purwati ranks #357 among girl names in our data sample (27 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Purwati?
Some ideas: Purwati Isyana Kumalasari; Purwati Ramayani Widiya; Purwati Wahyuti.
Famous people named Purwati?
Notable people named Purwati include Purwati, Purwati, Purwati.
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