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Tantri name meaning

“string of a musical instrument”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/tantri/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Popularity
#733

Tantri is a feminine name from Sanskrit tantrī, meaning the string of a musical instrument. The word is also attested in Old Javanese, giving the name a connection with both languages. In Javanese and Balinese literary traditions, Tantri is also the name of a storyteller.

What does Tantri mean?

String of a musical instrument

In Indonesian: dawai alat musik

Origin and cultural usage of Tantri

From Sanskrit tantrī, 'musical string', also attested in Old Javanese. In Javanese and Balinese literature, Tantri is also the name of a storyteller.

Linguistic originSanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi)
Common inJavanese, Balinese
Starts withT · Ta

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Name combinations with Tantri

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tantri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Tantri Nengsih Oktarina

    Meaning of each word

    • Tantri: string of a musical instrument
    • Nengsih: beloved girl
    • Oktarina: associated with October
  • Tantri Novianti Widiyawati

    Meaning of each word

    • Tantri: string of a musical instrument
    • Novianti: associated with November
    • Widiyawati: woman possessing knowledge
  • Tantri Arti

    Meaning of each word

    • Tantri: string of a musical instrument
    • Arti: meaning, intended sense
  • Vidia Tantri Pranita

    Meaning of each word

    • Vidia: learning and knowledge
    • Tantri: string of a musical instrument
    • Pranita: guided, led forward
  • Tantri Anggreani

    Meaning of each word

    • Tantri: string of a musical instrument
    • Anggreani: orchid flower
  • Tantri Supriyani Anggreani

    Meaning of each word

    • Tantri: string of a musical instrument
    • Supriyani: deeply cherished or beloved
    • Anggreani: orchid flower

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How to pronounce Tantri

Syllables2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names
IPA/tantri/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦠꦤ꧀ꦠꦿꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮒᮔ᮪ᮒᮢᮤ

Is Tantri a girl’s name?

Yes, Tantri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Tantri ranks #733 among girl names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Tantri

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Tantri

  • Tantri Syalindri · b. 1989
  • Tantri Bararoh · b. 1968
  • Tantri Moerdopo · b. 1983
  • Tantri Nur Hidayah · b. 2001
  • Tantri Palupi
  • Tantri Triani · b. 1975

FAQ about the name Tantri

What is the meaning of Tantri?

Tantri means string of a musical instrument. From Sanskrit tantrī, 'musical string', also attested in Old Javanese. In Javanese and Balinese literature, Tantri is also the name of a storyteller.

Is Tantri a girl’s name?

Yes, Tantri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Tantri?

Tantri is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.

How many syllables does Tantri have?

Tantri has 2 syllables (Tan-tri) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Tantri?

Tantri ranks #733 among girl names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Tantri?

Some ideas: Tantri Nengsih Oktarina; Tantri Novianti Widiyawati; Tantri Arti.

Famous people named Tantri?

Notable people named Tantri include Tantri Syalindri, Tantri Bararoh, Tantri Moerdopo.

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