Girl name
Tenri name meaning
“not, un-”
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #510
Tenri is a feminine name commonly linked to the Bugis element tenri-, meaning roughly not or un- in a passive construction. The element expresses negation. When Tenri appears in a compound name, its complete meaning depends on the element that follows it in the name.
What does Tenri mean?
Not, un-
In Indonesian: tidak ter-
Origin and cultural usage of Tenri
Tenri comes from the Bugis element tenri-, expressing negation in passive constructions, roughly “not” or “un-”. In compound names, its full meaning depends on the following element.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Common in | Bugis |
| Starts with | T |
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 Tenri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tenri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Tenri: not, un-
- Febriana: associated with February
- Anggreani: orchid flower
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Meaning of each word
- Tenri: not, un-
- Sulistia: beautiful and lovely in appearance
- Nona: girl, young woman
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Tenri Rati
Meaning of each word
- Tenri: not, un-
- Rati: love, heartfelt delight
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Meaning of each word
- Sriana: splendour; prosperity
- Tenri: not, un-
- Apriyanti: associated with the month of April
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Tenri Feby
Meaning of each word
- Tenri: not, un-
- Feby: associated with February
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Meaning of each word
- Tenri: not, un-
- Jumiati: associated with Friday
- Pelita: a small lamp giving light
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How to pronounce Tenri
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tənri/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦤꦿꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮨᮔ᮪ᮛᮤ |
Is Tenri a girl’s name?
Yes, Tenri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Tenri ranks #510 among girl names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tenri
Famous people named Tenri
- Andi Tenri Natassa · b. 1992
- Andi Tenri Rawe Silondae
- Andi Tenri Indah · b. 1982
- Andi Tenri Abeng Salangketo · b. 2000
- Andi Tenri Ampa · b. 1959
- Andi Tenri Batari · b. 1995
- Andi Tenri Karta · b. 1967
- Andi Tenri Nangnga · b. 1970
- Andi Tenri Nureddin
- Andi Tenri Olle · b. 1979
- Andi Tenri Olle · b. 1977
- Andi Tenri Pada M. · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Tenri
What is the meaning of Tenri?
Tenri means not, un-. Tenri comes from the Bugis element tenri-, expressing negation in passive constructions, roughly “not” or “un-”. In compound names, its full meaning depends on the following element.
Is Tenri a girl’s name?
Yes, Tenri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tenri?
Tenri is of Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Tenri have?
Tenri has 2 syllables (Ten-ri) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tenri?
Tenri ranks #510 among girl names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Tenri?
Some ideas: Tenri Febriana Anggreani; Tenri Sulistia Nona; Tenri Rati.
Famous people named Tenri?
Notable people named Tenri include Andi Tenri Natassa, Andi Tenri Rawe Silondae, Andi Tenri Indah.
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