Unisex name
Resi name meaning
“a sage or holy ascetic”
Resi is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Sanskrit ṛṣi, meaning a sage or holy ascetic. The word passed through Old Javanese and Malay before becoming a name in this form. Ressy is an alternative spelling of Resi.
What does Resi mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Resi
Resi derives from Sanskrit ṛṣi, a sage or holy ascetic, transmitted through Old Javanese and Malay.
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 Resi
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Resi, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Resi: a sage or holy ascetic
- Sapitri: associated with the sun
- Anggun: graceful and elegant in appearance
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Meaning of each word
- Resi: a sage or holy ascetic
- Arum: fragrant, sweet-smelling
- Niken: girl, young woman
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Resi Nada
Meaning of each word
- Resi: a sage or holy ascetic
- Nada: dew; generosity; musical tone
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Meaning of each word
- Widiya: learning and knowledge
- Resi: a sage or holy ascetic
- Nofi: born in November
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Resi Wahyuti
Meaning of each word
- Resi: a sage or holy ascetic
- Wahyuti: revelation, divine inspiration
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Meaning of each word
- Resi: a sage or holy ascetic
- Hardianti: mountain
- Sinta: furrow made by a plow
How to pronounce Resi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rəsi/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦺꦱꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮨᮞᮤ |
Is Resi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Resi is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 40% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Resi ranks #733 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Resi
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Lukman♂Name of a wise figure in the Quran
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Rasyid♂♀Discerning, rightly guided
- Rusdi♂Associated with sound guidance and judgment
- Arsyad♂Better guided, wiser
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Roni♂Ruler's counselor
- Wicaksono♂Wise, discerning
Famous people named Resi
- Syarifah Resi Fatimah · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Resi
What is the meaning of Resi?
Resi means a sage or holy ascetic. Resi derives from Sanskrit ṛṣi, a sage or holy ascetic, transmitted through Old Javanese and Malay.
Is Resi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Resi is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 40% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Resi?
Resi is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Resi have?
Resi has 2 syllables (Re-si) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Resi?
Resi ranks #733 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Resi?
Other spellings: Ressy.
What full names go well with Resi?
Some ideas: Resi Sapitri Anggun; Resi Arum Niken; Resi Nada.
Famous people named Resi?
Notable people named Resi include Syarifah Resi Fatimah.
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