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Retnani name meaning

“a precious jewel”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/rɛtnani/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
3
Popularity
#2,350

Retnani is a feminine name commonly linked to an elaboration of the Javanese name Retna, a variant of Ratna. Its source is Sanskrit ratna, meaning jewel, giving the name the sense of a precious jewel. The ending -ni has no clearly established additional meaning here.

What does Retnani mean?

A precious jewel

In Indonesian: permata yang berharga

-ni

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 Retnani

Probably an elaboration of Javanese Retna, a variant of Ratna from Sanskrit ratna, 'jewel'. The ending -ni has no securely established additional meaning here.

Linguistic originSanskrit, Javanese
Common inJavanese
Starts withR · Re

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 Retnani

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

  • Retnani Seri Darmiati

    Meaning of each word

    • Retnani: a precious jewel
    • Seri: splendor, radiant beauty
    • Darmiati: virtuous, upholding goodness
  • Retnani Suci Kurniati

    Meaning of each word

    • Retnani: a precious jewel
    • Suci: pure, free from stain
    • Kurniati: a gift, a precious bestowal
  • Retnani Permata

    Meaning of each word

    • Retnani: a precious jewel
    • Permata: precious stone, gem
  • Indriyanti Retnani Defi

    Meaning of each word

    • Indriyanti: sensory faculties
    • Retnani: a precious jewel
    • Defi: goddess
  • Retnani Widiyawati

    Meaning of each word

    • Retnani: a precious jewel
    • Widiyawati: woman possessing knowledge
  • Retnani Muliawati Ulandari

    Meaning of each word

    • Retnani: a precious jewel
    • Muliawati: noble woman
    • Ulandari: moon

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How to pronounce Retnani

Syllables3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names
IPA/rɛtnani/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦫꦺꦠ꧀ꦤꦤꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮛᮨᮒ᮪ᮔᮔᮤ

Is Retnani a girl’s name?

Yes, Retnani 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% ♀

Retnani ranks #2,350 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Retnani

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Retnani

  • Retnani Arimbi · b. 1953

FAQ about the name Retnani

What is the meaning of Retnani?

Retnani means a precious jewel. Probably an elaboration of Javanese Retna, a variant of Ratna from Sanskrit ratna, 'jewel'. The ending -ni has no securely established additional meaning here.

Is Retnani a girl’s name?

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

What is the origin of the name Retnani?

Retnani is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.

How many syllables does Retnani have?

Retnani has 3 syllables (Ret-na-ni) and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Retnani?

Retnani ranks #2,350 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Retnani?

Some ideas: Retnani Seri Darmiati; Retnani Suci Kurniati; Retnani Permata.

Famous people named Retnani?

Notable people named Retnani include Retnani Arimbi.

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