Unisex name
Siwi name meaning
“child, offspring”
Siwi is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning child or offspring. It comes from Javanese siwi, a literary word with that meaning. The same word is also found in Old Javanese, linking the name to both forms of the language.
What does Siwi mean?
Child, offspring
In Indonesian: anak, keturunan
Origin and cultural usage of Siwi
From Javanese siwi, a literary word for a child or offspring, also found in Old Javanese.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | S · Si |
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 Siwi
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Siwi, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Siwi Kumalasari Ayu
Meaning of each word
- Siwi: child, offspring
- Kumalasari: essence of a precious gem
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
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Meaning of each word
- Siwi: child, offspring
- Yunia: associated with June
- Aprianti: associated with the month of April
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Siwi Dina
Meaning of each word
- Siwi: child, offspring
- Dina: day; one who is judged
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Ratih Siwi Trisnawati
Meaning of each word
- Ratih: love, delight
- Siwi: child, offspring
- Trisnawati: a woman full of affection
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Siwi Widianti
Meaning of each word
- Siwi: child, offspring
- Widianti: knowledge
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Meaning of each word
- Siwi: child, offspring
- Deviani: goddess, female deity
- Citra: image, painting
How to pronounce Siwi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /siwi/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦶꦮꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮤᮝᮤ |
Is Siwi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Siwi is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 27% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Siwi ranks #217 among unisex 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 Siwi
- Siti♀Respected lady
- Sidi♂Perfection or accomplishment
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Sari♀Essential substance
- Sigit♂Handsome, pleasing in appearance
- Suci♀Pure, free from stain
- Sitti♀Respected lady
- Sidik♂Very truthful, steadfast in truth
- Sani♂Exalted, splendid
- Susi♀Lily flower
- Soni♂Dear son or young boy
- Saidi♂Happy, fortunate
Famous people named Siwi
- Siwi Sukma Adji · b. 1962
- Siwi Asri Mopriratna · b. 1985
- Siwi Handayani · b. 1971
- Siwi Indarti · b. 1964
- Siwi Irawati Rudatin · b. 1983
- Siwi Noegrahani Slamet · b. 1965
- Siwi Rahmawardani · b. 1995
- Siwi Rustanti
FAQ about the name Siwi
What is the meaning of Siwi?
Siwi means child, offspring. From Javanese siwi, a literary word for a child or offspring, also found in Old Javanese.
Is Siwi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Siwi is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 27% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Siwi?
Siwi is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Siwi have?
Siwi has 2 syllables (Si-wi) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Siwi?
Siwi ranks #217 among unisex names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Siwi?
Some ideas: Siwi Kumalasari Ayu; Siwi Yunia Aprianti; Siwi Dina.
Famous people named Siwi?
Notable people named Siwi include Siwi Sukma Adji, Siwi Asri Mopriratna, Siwi Handayani.
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