Girl name
Sari name meaning
“essential substance; floral essence”
Sari is a feminine name meaning “essential substance” or “floral essence”, from Javanese and Old Javanese sari. The word is traced to Sanskrit sāra, meaning core or essential substance. Sary is an alternative spelling of the name with the same linguistic source.
What does Sari mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sari
From Javanese and Old Javanese sari, referring to essence or floral substance. It is traced to Sanskrit sāra, meaning core or essential substance.
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 Sari
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sari, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Sari as a first name
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Sari Apriliani
Interpretation
May her essential self carry a cherished connection to April.Meaning of each word
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Apriliani: associated with the month of April
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Interpretation
May her essential self shine softly like the moon above.Meaning of each word
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Luna: the moon
- Cahyani: radiant, full of light
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Sari Puspa
Interpretation
May she embody the essential beauty of a blooming flower.Meaning of each word
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Puspa: a blooming flower
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Interpretation
May her essential character be strong and filled with perfect virtue.Meaning of each word
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Paramita: perfection of virtue
- Andira: strong, mighty
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Interpretation
May her essential charm carry a meaningful connection to July.Meaning of each word
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Kharisma: compelling personal charm
- Juliani: associated with Julius or July
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Sari Lala
Interpretation
May she hold the essential beauty of a blooming tulip.Meaning of each word
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Lala: tulip
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Interpretation
May her essential beauty be as captivating as clouds above.Meaning of each word
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Cantika: beautiful, charming
- Mega: a cloud in the sky
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Sari Restu
Interpretation
May the heart of her life hold blessings and good wishes.Meaning of each word
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Restu: blessing, goodwill and approval
Sari as a middle name
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Interpretation
May her essential self possess personal charm and renewed life.Meaning of each word
- Kharisma: compelling personal charm
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Tasya: resurrection, returning to life
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Interpretation
May her essential self be fragrant and prepared for life.Meaning of each word
- Arum: fragrant, sweet-smelling
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Miranti: preparing, getting ready
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Interpretation
May her essential self radiate fragrance and a bright light.Meaning of each word
- Arum: fragrant, sweet-smelling
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
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Interpretation
May her essential character embody love in defending humankind.Meaning of each word
- Kasih: love and caring affection
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Alexandra: defender of humankind
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Interpretation
May her essential self reach its mark, with the moon as imagery.Meaning of each word
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Titis: accurate in hitting the mark
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Interpretation
May this daughter hold the spirit of renewal at her core.Meaning of each word
- Tasya: resurrection, returning to life
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Puteri: daughter; princess
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Interpretation
May her essential self embody harmony and her actions reach their mark.Meaning of each word
- Titis: accurate in hitting the mark
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Larasati: harmonious, well matched
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Interpretation
May this eighth child carry hope within her essential self.Meaning of each word
- Nadia: hope; or tender and fresh
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Oktaviana: the eighth
Sari as a last name
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Chintya Sari
Interpretation
May her essential self become a subject of thoughtful reflection.Meaning of each word
- Chintya: thought of, contemplated
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
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Mita Sari
Interpretation
May her essential character embrace moderation and a sense of enough.Meaning of each word
- Mita: measured, moderate
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
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Apriyani Sari
Interpretation
May her essential self hold a meaningful connection to April.Meaning of each word
- Apriyani: associated with the month of April
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
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Puspa Sari
Interpretation
May she become a picture of a blooming flower's essence.Meaning of each word
- Puspa: a blooming flower
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
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Elvina Sari
Interpretation
May her essential self embody friendship with the fairy folk.Meaning of each word
- Elvina: friend of the elves
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
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Interpretation
May the essence of her beauty carry a connection to November.Meaning of each word
- Novia: associated with November
- Ayuni: beautiful or lovely
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
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Interpretation
May her essential self evoke an ash tree and blooming flowers.Meaning of each word
- Melia: ash tree
- Puspa: a blooming flower
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
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Alexandra Sari
Interpretation
May her essential character grow into a defender of humankind.Meaning of each word
- Alexandra: defender of humankind
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
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How to pronounce Sari
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sari/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮛᮤ |
Is Sari a girl’s name?
Yes, Sari is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 2% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sari ranks #5 among girl names in our data sample (658 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 Sari
Names with related meanings
- Kusuma♂♀A blooming flower
- Puspita♀Flowering, adorned with flowers
- Susi♀Lily flower
- Lili♂♀Lily flower
- Rosita♀Little rose
- Puspa♀A blooming flower
- Bunga♀Blossom of a plant
- Puspitasari♀Flower essence, essence of floral beauty
- Rosa♀Rose flower
- Kusumawati♀One who possesses flowers
- Lily♀Lily flower
- Yolanda♀Violet flower
Famous people named Sari
- Sari Nila · b. 1973
- Sari Simorangkir · b. 1975
- Sari Yuliati · b. 1976
- Sari Yok Koeswoyo · b. 1968
- Sari Madjid · b. 1962
- Sari Narulita · b. 1944
- A. Sari Chasiana
- Andi Sari Indrayani
- Cut Sari Juliani · b. 1983
- EC. Sari Andayani · b. 1966
- M.Sar'i Effendi.M.Se
- Sari Andayani · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Sari
What is the meaning of Sari?
Sari means essential substance; floral essence. From Javanese and Old Javanese sari, referring to essence or floral substance. It is traced to Sanskrit sāra, meaning core or essential substance.
Is Sari a girl’s name?
Yes, Sari is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 2% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sari?
Sari is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Sari have?
Sari has 2 syllables (Sa-ri) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sari?
Sari ranks #5 among girl names in our data sample (658 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sari?
Other spellings: Sary.
What full names go well with Sari?
Some ideas: Sari Apriliani; Kharisma Sari Tasya; Chintya Sari.
Famous people named Sari?
Notable people named Sari include Sari Nila, Sari Simorangkir, Sari Yuliati.
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