Boy name
Saniri name meaning
“customary council”
Saniri is a masculine name commonly linked to the Indonesian word saniri, meaning customary council. The source word refers to a customary council or deliberative institution in Maluku. The name’s proposed meaning therefore connects with a term for an institution of customary deliberation.
What does Saniri mean?
Customary council
In Indonesian: dewan adat
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Saniri
The name may be connected with the Indonesian word saniri, referring to a customary council or deliberative institution in Maluku.
How to pronounce Saniri
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saniri/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦤꦶꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮔᮤᮛᮤ |
Is Saniri a boy’s name?
Yes, Saniri is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Saniri ranks #5,015 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Saniri
Famous people named Saniri
- Saniri · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Saniri
What is the meaning of Saniri?
Saniri means customary council. The name may be connected with the Indonesian word saniri, referring to a customary council or deliberative institution in Maluku.
Is Saniri a boy’s name?
Yes, Saniri is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Saniri have?
Saniri has 3 syllables (Sa-ni-ri) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Saniri?
Saniri ranks #5,015 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Saniri?
Notable people named Saniri include Saniri.
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