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Retnowati name meaning

“a woman possessing jewels”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/rɛtnowati/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Javanese
Syllables
4
Popularity
#679

Retnowati is a feminine name meaning a woman possessing jewels. It combines retno, the Javanese form of ratna meaning jewel, with the feminine suffix -wati. Both elements have Sanskrit roots, while retno supplies the Javanese form used within this combined given name.

What does Retnowati mean?

A woman possessing jewels

In Indonesian: perempuan yang memiliki permata

-wati

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 Retnowati

Combines retno, the Javanese form of ratna meaning jewel, with the feminine suffix -wati. Both elements have Sanskrit roots.

Linguistic originJavanese, Sanskrit
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 Retnowati

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

  • Retnowati Ayunda Niken

    Meaning of each word

    • Retnowati: a woman possessing jewels
    • Ayunda: a beloved elder sister
    • Niken: girl, young woman
  • Retnowati Priyanti Wardani

    Meaning of each word

    • Retnowati: a woman possessing jewels
    • Priyanti: beloved, cherished
    • Wardani: one who fosters growth or increase
  • Retnowati Wuri

    Meaning of each word

    • Retnowati: a woman possessing jewels
    • Wuri: the rear, what comes later
  • Damayanti Retnowati Cahyani

    Meaning of each word

    • Damayanti: she who subdues or tames
    • Retnowati: a woman possessing jewels
    • Cahyani: radiant, full of light
  • Retnowati Indrayati

    Meaning of each word

    • Retnowati: a woman possessing jewels
    • Indrayati: associated with the god Indra
  • Retnowati Delima Okta

    Meaning of each word

    • Retnowati: a woman possessing jewels
    • Delima: pomegranate fruit
    • Okta: associated with October

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How to pronounce Retnowati

Syllables4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names
IPA/rɛtnowati/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦫꦺꦠ꧀ꦤꦺꦴꦮꦠꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮛᮨᮒ᮪ᮔᮧᮝᮒᮤ

Is Retnowati a girl’s name?

Yes, Retnowati 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% ♀

Retnowati ranks #679 among girl names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

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FAQ about the name Retnowati

What is the meaning of Retnowati?

Retnowati means a woman possessing jewels. Combines retno, the Javanese form of ratna meaning jewel, with the feminine suffix -wati. Both elements have Sanskrit roots.

Is Retnowati a girl’s name?

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

What is the origin of the name Retnowati?

Retnowati is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Retnowati have?

Retnowati has 4 syllables (Ret-no-wa-ti) and 9 letters.

How popular is the name Retnowati?

Retnowati ranks #679 among girl names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Retnowati?

Some ideas: Retnowati Ayunda Niken; Retnowati Priyanti Wardani; Retnowati Wuri.

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