Girl name
Welas name meaning
“pity and compassion”
Welas is a feminine name from Javanese meaning “pity and compassion.” It comes from welas, a word expressing pity or compassionate feeling, with an Old Javanese predecessor written wĕlas. A corresponding word also exists in Sundanese, providing another language connection for the source word.
What does Welas mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Welas
From Javanese welas, expressing pity or compassion, with an Old Javanese predecessor wĕlas. A corresponding word also exists in Sundanese.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | W |
Name combinations with Welas
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Welas, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Welas: pity and compassion
- Suriyani: sun
- Puput: ended, complete
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Meaning of each word
- Welas: pity and compassion
- Tika: the Pleiades star cluster
- Meilina: the month of May; beautiful
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Welas Ceria
Meaning of each word
- Welas: pity and compassion
- Ceria: cheerful, full of joy
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Meaning of each word
- Hapsari: celestial maiden, heavenly woman
- Welas: pity and compassion
- Cinta: deep affection
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Welas Indrati
Meaning of each word
- Welas: pity and compassion
- Indrati: associated with the god Indra
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Meaning of each word
- Welas: pity and compassion
- Cantika: beautiful, charming
- Yunia: associated with June
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How to pronounce Welas
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wəlas/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦺꦭꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮨᮜᮞ᮪ |
Is Welas a girl’s name?
Yes, Welas is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Welas ranks #2,649 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Welas
Names with related meanings
- Rahmawati♀Compassion, graciousness
- Rachman♂♀Abundant in mercy
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Rahmi♀Associated with mercy
- Rahmah♀Mercy, loving compassion
- Asih♀Affection and caring
- Rachmawati♀Compassion, graciousness
- Rauf♂♀Deeply kind, compassionate
- Rohmah♀Compassion
- Hanan♂♀Tender affection
- Jane♀God is gracious
- Asiah♀One who cares for or comforts
FAQ about the name Welas
What is the meaning of Welas?
Welas means pity and compassion. From Javanese welas, expressing pity or compassion, with an Old Javanese predecessor wĕlas. A corresponding word also exists in Sundanese.
Is Welas a girl’s name?
Yes, Welas is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Welas?
Welas is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Welas have?
Welas has 2 syllables (We-las) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Welas?
Welas ranks #2,649 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Welas?
Some ideas: Welas Suriyani Puput; Welas Tika Meilina; Welas Ceria.
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