Girl name
Widaningsih name meaning
“knowledge and love”
Widaningsih is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning “knowledge and love” through Sanskrit and Javanese elements. Wida is a variant of widya, from Sanskrit vidyā, meaning knowledge. The Javanese element sih means love, while ning serves to connect the parts of the name.
What does Widaningsih mean?
Knowledge and love
In Indonesian: pengetahuan dan kasih
In Javanese naming traditions, -ningsih is commonly explained through ning and asih, with asih meaning ‘love’ or ‘affection’. Examples include Wahyuningsih, Setyaningsih, and Ratnaningsih; the complete interpretation depends on the preceding element. More girl names ending in -ningsih →
Origin and cultural usage of Widaningsih
Commonly interpreted as combining Wida, a variant of widya from Sanskrit vidyā, 'knowledge', with Javanese ning and sih, 'love'. Ning connects the elements.
How to pronounce Widaningsih
| Syllables | 4 · 11 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /widaniŋsih/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦶꦢꦤꦶꦁꦱꦶꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮤᮓᮔᮤᮀᮞᮤᮂ |
Is Widaningsih a girl’s name?
Yes, Widaningsih is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Widaningsih ranks #2,478 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Widaningsih
What is the meaning of Widaningsih?
Widaningsih means knowledge and love. Commonly interpreted as combining Wida, a variant of widya from Sanskrit vidyā, 'knowledge', with Javanese ning and sih, 'love'. Ning connects the elements.
Is Widaningsih a girl’s name?
Yes, Widaningsih is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Widaningsih have?
Widaningsih has 4 syllables (Wi-da-ning-sih) and 11 letters.
How popular is the name Widaningsih?
Widaningsih ranks #2,478 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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