Girl name
Selvi name meaning
“forest; or prosperous woman”
Selvi is a feminine name commonly linked to forest through the European names Sylvie or Silvia, from Latin silva. Separately, Tamil celvi is a feminine designation associated with prosperity, providing the interpretation prosperous woman. Selvy is a spelling variant of Selvi, alongside these two distinct explanations of its origin.
What does Selvi mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Selvi
May be a variant of Sylvie or Silvia, from Latin silva, forest. Independently, Tamil celvi is a feminine designation associated with prosperity.
Name combinations with Selvi
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Selvi, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Selvi: forest; or prosperous woman
- Tyas: heart, inner self
- Pujiyati: praise; reverence
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Meaning of each word
- Selvi: forest; or prosperous woman
- Puti: princess or an honorific for women
- Indrati: associated with the god Indra
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Selvi Mentari
Meaning of each word
- Selvi: forest; or prosperous woman
- Mentari: the sun
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Meaning of each word
- Inten: diamond, a precious gemstone
- Selvi: forest; or prosperous woman
- Ariani: noble, honorable
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Selvi Trisnawati
Meaning of each word
- Selvi: forest; or prosperous woman
- Trisnawati: a woman full of affection
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Meaning of each word
- Selvi: forest; or prosperous woman
- Megawati: having clouds
- Febriana: associated with February
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How to pronounce Selvi
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦺꦭ꧀ꦮ꦳ꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮨᮜ᮪ᮗᮤ |
Is Selvi a girl’s name?
Yes, Selvi is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 8% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Selvi ranks #782 among girl names in our data sample (13 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 Selvi
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Selvi
- Selvi Ananda · b. 1989
- Selvi Kitty · b. 1993
- Selvi · b. 1985
- Selvi
- Selvi Dzulkaidah Ningsih · b. 1998
- Selvi Handayani · b. 1981
- Selvi Oktarica · b. 1985
- Selvi Silvana Kalangie · b. 1962
- Selvi Widya Sari · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Selvi
What is the meaning of Selvi?
Selvi means forest; or prosperous woman. May be a variant of Sylvie or Silvia, from Latin silva, forest. Independently, Tamil celvi is a feminine designation associated with prosperity.
Is Selvi a girl’s name?
Yes, Selvi is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 8% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Selvi?
Selvi is of Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Selvi have?
Selvi has 2 syllables (Sel-vi) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Selvi?
Selvi ranks #782 among girl names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Selvi?
Other spellings: Selvy.
What full names go well with Selvi?
Some ideas: Selvi Tyas Pujiyati; Selvi Puti Indrati; Selvi Mentari.
Famous people named Selvi?
Notable people named Selvi include Selvi Ananda, Selvi Kitty, Selvi.
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