Girl name
Uni name meaning
“older sister”
Uni is a feminine name commonly linked to Minangkabau uni, meaning older sister. The word serves as a form of address and has also been borrowed into Indonesian. Uni can have other origins as a given name, so this meaning belongs specifically to the Minangkabau explanation.
What does Uni mean?
Older sister
In Indonesian: kakak perempuan
Origin and cultural usage of Uni
May come from Minangkabau uni, a form of address for an older sister also borrowed into Indonesian. As a name, Uni can have other origins as well.
| Linguistic origin | Malay, Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Common in | Minangkabau |
| Starts with | U |
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 Uni
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Uni, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Uni: older sister
- Astiti: praise or reverential prayer
- Jelita: beautiful and charming
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Meaning of each word
- Uni: older sister
- Puspa: a blooming flower
- Anggita: a composition, a created work
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Uni Masayu
Meaning of each word
- Uni: older sister
- Masayu: honorific title for a noblewoman
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Meaning of each word
- Pramita: measured, ascertained
- Uni: older sister
- Soma: the moon; Monday
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Uni Muliawati
Meaning of each word
- Uni: older sister
- Muliawati: noble woman
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Meaning of each word
- Uni: older sister
- Ekasari: first essence
- Sartika: meaningful, successful
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How to pronounce Uni
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /uni/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮔᮤ |
Is Uni a girl’s name?
Yes, Uni is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Uni ranks #1,372 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Uni
Famous people named Uni
- Uni Zulfiani Lubis · b. 1967
- Uni Gamayani
FAQ about the name Uni
What is the meaning of Uni?
Uni means older sister. May come from Minangkabau uni, a form of address for an older sister also borrowed into Indonesian. As a name, Uni can have other origins as well.
Is Uni a girl’s name?
Yes, Uni is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Uni?
Uni is of Malay and Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Uni have?
Uni has 2 syllables (U-ni) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Uni?
Uni ranks #1,372 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Uni?
Some ideas: Uni Astiti Jelita; Uni Puspa Anggita; Uni Masayu.
Famous people named Uni?
Notable people named Uni include Uni Zulfiani Lubis, Uni Gamayani.
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