Girl name
Sawitri name meaning
“associated with the sun”
Sawitri is a feminine name meaning associated with the sun. It is the Indonesian form of Sanskrit Sāvitrī, a name connected with Savitṛ, a solar deity. The name is also known through the heroine Savitri in the Mahabharata, providing a literary context for its use.
What does Sawitri mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sawitri
Sawitri is an Indonesian form of Sanskrit Sāvitrī, associated with Savitṛ, a solar deity. It also names the heroine Savitri in the Mahabharata.
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Name combinations with Sawitri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sawitri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sawitri: associated with the sun
- Indrayani: associated with the god Indra
- Hendriani: ruler of the home
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Meaning of each word
- Sawitri: associated with the sun
- Vina: the vina stringed instrument
- Pitaloka: father's world; ancestral realm
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Sawitri Afrilia
Meaning of each word
- Sawitri: associated with the sun
- Afrilia: born in April
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Meaning of each word
- Puti: princess or an honorific for women
- Sawitri: associated with the sun
- Julianti: associated with the month of July
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Sawitri Titis
Meaning of each word
- Sawitri: associated with the sun
- Titis: accurate in hitting the mark
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Sawitri Yuliastuti Aprianti
Meaning of each word
- Sawitri: associated with the sun
- Yuliastuti: Yuli and praise
- Aprianti: associated with the month of April
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How to pronounce Sawitri
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sawitri/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦮꦶꦠꦿꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮝᮤᮒ᮪ᮛᮤ |
Is Sawitri a girl’s name?
Yes, Sawitri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 7% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sawitri ranks #680 among girl names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sawitri
Names with related meanings
- Suryani♀Associated with the sun
- Safitri♀Related to the sun
- Suryati♀Associated with the sun
- Savitri♀Associated with the deity Savitr
- Mentari♀The sun
- Suriani♀Sun
- Suryaningsih♀Sun and affection
- Suryanti♀Associated with the sun
- Suryawati♀Possessing sunlight
- Syamsiah♀Relating to the sun
- Samsi♂♀Relating to the sun
- Syamsi♂♀Solar, relating to the sun
Famous people named Sawitri
- Cokorda Sawitri · b. 1968
- Sawitri (penari) · b. 1923
- N. N. Sawitri
FAQ about the name Sawitri
What is the meaning of Sawitri?
Sawitri means associated with the sun. Sawitri is an Indonesian form of Sanskrit Sāvitrī, associated with Savitṛ, a solar deity. It also names the heroine Savitri in the Mahabharata.
Is Sawitri a girl’s name?
Yes, Sawitri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 7% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sawitri?
Sawitri is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Sawitri have?
Sawitri has 3 syllables (Sa-wit-ri) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sawitri?
Sawitri ranks #680 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 Sawitri?
Some ideas: Sawitri Indrayani Hendriani; Sawitri Vina Pitaloka; Sawitri Afrilia.
Famous people named Sawitri?
Notable people named Sawitri include Cokorda Sawitri, Sawitri (penari), N. N. Sawitri.
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