Girl name
Weni name meaning
“braided hair”
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Old Javanese (Kawi)
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #536
Weni is a feminine name commonly linked to braided hair through Old Javanese weṇi, from Sanskrit veṇī, meaning braid or braided hair. Wenny is a spelling variant, but that spelling can also represent a European name variant, giving it more than one possible origin.
What does Weni mean?
Braided hair
In Indonesian: rambut yang dikepang
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Weni
Weni can be associated with Old Javanese weṇi, from Sanskrit veṇī, 'braid or braided hair'. The spelling Wenny can also represent a European name variant, so its origin is not unique.
| Linguistic origin | Old Javanese (Kawi), Sanskrit |
|---|---|
| Starts with | W |
Name combinations with Weni
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Weni, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Weni: braided hair
- Sima: boundary, territory
- Nira: sweet sap from palm plants
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Meaning of each word
- Weni: braided hair
- Prasanti: deep tranquility
- Amala: pure, without stain
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Weni Ambarwati
Meaning of each word
- Weni: braided hair
- Ambarwati: fragrant woman
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Meaning of each word
- Apriyani: associated with the month of April
- Weni: braided hair
- Defi: goddess
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Weni Esti
Meaning of each word
- Weni: braided hair
- Esti: hope or wish
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Meaning of each word
- Weni: braided hair
- Yunie: the month of June
- Dwina: two, second
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How to pronounce Weni
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wɛni/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦺꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮨᮔᮤ |
Is Weni a girl’s name?
Yes, Weni is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 11% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Weni ranks #536 among girl names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Weni
Famous people named Weni
- Weni Anggraini · b. 1990
- Weni Panca · b. 1990
- Weni Liputo · b. 1961
- Weni Okianto
- Weni Wahyuni · b. 1992
- Weni Bagau · b. 1997
- Weni Dwi Aprianti · b. 1990
- Weni Herliawati · b. 1985
- Weni Rahayu · b. 1973
- Weni Safitri Yanti · b. 1981
- Weni Saptezia · b. 1974
- Weni Sepalia · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Weni
What is the meaning of Weni?
Weni means braided hair. Weni can be associated with Old Javanese weṇi, from Sanskrit veṇī, 'braid or braided hair'. The spelling Wenny can also represent a European name variant, so its origin is not unique.
Is Weni a girl’s name?
Yes, Weni is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 11% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Weni?
Weni is of Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Weni have?
Weni has 2 syllables (We-ni) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Weni?
Weni ranks #536 among girl names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Weni?
Other spellings: Wenny.
What full names go well with Weni?
Some ideas: Weni Sima Nira; Weni Prasanti Amala; Weni Ambarwati.
Famous people named Weni?
Notable people named Weni include Weni Anggraini, Weni Panca, Weni Liputo.
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