Girl name
Wenny name meaning
“braided hair”
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Old Javanese (Kawi)
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #568
Wenny is a feminine name commonly linked to braided hair through the form Weni. This explanation traces Weni to Old Javanese weṇi, from Sanskrit veṇī, meaning braid or braided hair. Weni is a related spelling, while Wenny can also represent a European name variant.
What does Wenny mean?
Braided hair
In Indonesian: rambut yang dikepang
Origin and cultural usage of Wenny
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 Wenny
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Wenny, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Wenny Lintang Cahyaningrum
Meaning of each word
- Wenny: braided hair
- Lintang: a star in the sky
- Cahyaningrum: radiance of beauty
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Meaning of each word
- Wenny: braided hair
- Pawestri: woman, female
- Kalis: unaffected, immune to harm
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Wenny Pujawati
Meaning of each word
- Wenny: braided hair
- Pujawati: a woman characterized by devotion
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Meaning of each word
- Bunga: blossom of a plant
- Wenny: braided hair
- Kinanti: one who is accompanied or guided
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Wenny Mega
Meaning of each word
- Wenny: braided hair
- Mega: a cloud in the sky
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Meaning of each word
- Wenny: braided hair
- Hutri: anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia
- Derita: hardship or distress
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How to pronounce Wenny
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wɛni/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦺꦤ꧀ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮨᮔ᮪ᮔᮤ |
Is Wenny a girl’s name?
Yes, Wenny is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 18% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Wenny ranks #568 among girl names in our data sample (18 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 Wenny
Famous people named Wenny
- Wenny Haryanto · b. 1959
- Wenny Warouw · b. 1950
- Wenny Bukamo · b. 1960
- Wenny Lumentut · b. 1961
- E.Y. Wenny Astuti Achwan · b. 1963
- Wenny
- Wenny Azwita
- Wenny Dicka Kerta Maya · b. 1981
- Wenny Erwantika · b. 1964
- Wenny Feblisya · b. 1983
- Wenny Gustiati · b. 1958
- Wenny Hulukati · b. 1957
FAQ about the name Wenny
What is the meaning of Wenny?
Wenny 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 Wenny a girl’s name?
Yes, Wenny is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 18% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Wenny?
Wenny is of Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Wenny have?
Wenny has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Wenny?
Wenny ranks #568 among girl names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Wenny?
Other spellings: Weni.
What full names go well with Wenny?
Some ideas: Wenny Lintang Cahyaningrum; Wenny Pawestri Kalis; Wenny Pujawati.
Famous people named Wenny?
Notable people named Wenny include Wenny Haryanto, Wenny Warouw, Wenny Bukamo.
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