Girl name
The name Salawati: origin, pronunciation & popularity
Salawati is predominantly feminine, with 25% male recorded usage and four syllables, Sa-la-wa-ti. The ending -wati is an element from Sanskrit feminine -vatī, expressing ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. The median birth year of recorded bearers falls in the 1980s. Comparable names include Salmawati and Saraswati.
About the name Salawati
- Popularity
- #1,870
- 5 occurrences in our data sample
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- 25% of recorded bearers are male
- Syllables
- Sa-la-wa-ti
- 4 syllables · 8 letters
- Generation
- 1980s
- median birth year of recorded bearers (1986)
- Notable people
- 2
- Salawati Daud, Salawati Dahlan Ms
Elements of the name Salawati
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 →
Names like Salawati, with their meanings
How to pronounce Salawati
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /salawati/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦭꦮꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮜᮝᮒᮤ |
Is Salawati a girl’s name?
Yes, Salawati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Salawati ranks #1,870 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Salawati
- Salawati Daud · b. 1909
- Salawati Dahlan Ms · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Salawati
Is Salawati a girl’s name?
Yes, Salawati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male.
What elements make up the name Salawati?
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.
How many syllables does Salawati have?
Salawati has 4 syllables (Sa-la-wa-ti) and 8 letters.
Which names are similar to Salawati?
Similar-sounding names include Salmawati (a safe and healthy woman), Saraswati (possessing flowing waters), Saptawati (woman associated with seven) and Satyawati (woman devoted to truth).
How popular is the name Salawati?
Salawati ranks #1,870 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Salawati?
Notable people named Salawati include Salawati Daud, Salawati Dahlan Ms.
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