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Ratri name meaning

“nighttime”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/ratri/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Popularity
#896

Ratri is a feminine name from Sanskrit rātri, meaning night or nighttime. The same word was also borrowed into literary Javanese, connecting the name with both linguistic traditions. Its literal meaning refers to night; tranquillity is not a necessary part of the source word's meaning.

What does Ratri mean?

Nighttime

In Indonesian: waktu malam

Origin and cultural usage of Ratri

From Sanskrit rātri, 'night', also borrowed into literary Javanese. The word itself does not necessarily imply tranquillity.

Linguistic originSanskrit, Javanese
Common inJavanese
Starts withR · Ra

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 Ratri

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

  • Ratri Anggraini Wanti

    Meaning of each word

    • Ratri: nighttime
    • Anggraini: name of a female wayang character
    • Wanti: possessing, endowed with
  • Ratri Amala Bunga

    Meaning of each word

    • Ratri: nighttime
    • Amala: pure, without stain
    • Bunga: blossom of a plant
  • Ratri Puspitasari

    Meaning of each word

    • Ratri: nighttime
    • Puspitasari: flower essence, essence of floral beauty
  • Priyanti Ratri Marhaeni

    Meaning of each word

    • Priyanti: beloved, cherished
    • Ratri: nighttime
    • Marhaeni: woman of the common people
  • Ratri Ina

    Meaning of each word

    • Ratri: nighttime
    • Ina: mother
  • Ratri Amala Maharani

    Meaning of each word

    • Ratri: nighttime
    • Amala: pure, without stain
    • Maharani: great queen, queen consort

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How to pronounce Ratri

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names
IPA/ratri/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦫꦠꦿꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮛᮒ᮪ᮛᮤ

Is Ratri a girl’s name?

Yes, Ratri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Ratri ranks #896 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Ratri

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Ratri

  • Ratri Handayani · b. 1971
  • Ratri Setyaningrum
  • Ratri Wahyu Mulyani
  • Ratri Widyastuti
  • Ratri Yasih · b. 1996

FAQ about the name Ratri

What is the meaning of Ratri?

Ratri means nighttime. From Sanskrit rātri, 'night', also borrowed into literary Javanese. The word itself does not necessarily imply tranquillity.

Is Ratri a girl’s name?

Yes, Ratri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Ratri?

Ratri is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.

How many syllables does Ratri have?

Ratri has 2 syllables (Rat-ri) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Ratri?

Ratri ranks #896 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Ratri?

Some ideas: Ratri Anggraini Wanti; Ratri Amala Bunga; Ratri Puspitasari.

Famous people named Ratri?

Notable people named Ratri include Ratri Handayani, Ratri Setyaningrum, Ratri Wahyu Mulyani.

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