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Widyaningsih name meaning

“knowledge and affection”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/widjaniŋsih/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
4
Popularity
#690

Widyaningsih is a feminine name meaning knowledge and affection, commonly linked to a Javanese formation using Sanskrit and Javanese elements. Widya comes from Sanskrit vidyā, meaning knowledge, while sih means affection. The linking element -ning- connects these parts within the name.

What does Widyaningsih mean?

Knowledge and affection

In Indonesian: ilmu dan kasih sayang

-ningsih

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 Widyaningsih

A Javanese formation combining widya, from Sanskrit vidyā ‘knowledge’, with the linking element -ning- and sih ‘affection’.

Linguistic originSanskrit, Javanese
Common inJavanese
Starts withW · Wi

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Name combinations with Widyaningsih

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Widyaningsih, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Widyaningsih Elok Deviyanti

    Meaning of each word

    • Widyaningsih: knowledge and affection
    • Elok: beautiful, pleasing to the eye
    • Deviyanti: goddess; the Devi element
  • Widyaningsih Denok Oktaria

    Meaning of each word

    • Widyaningsih: knowledge and affection
    • Denok: a pretty or plump girl
    • Oktaria: associated with October
  • Widyaningsih Tari

    Meaning of each word

    • Widyaningsih: knowledge and affection
    • Tari: rhythmic bodily movement, dance
  • Patma Widyaningsih Indriasari

    Meaning of each word

    • Patma: lotus flower
    • Widyaningsih: knowledge and affection
    • Indriasari: essence of the senses
  • Widyaningsih Kinanti

    Meaning of each word

    • Widyaningsih: knowledge and affection
    • Kinanti: one who is accompanied or guided
  • Widyaningsih Pranita Supriyatin

    Meaning of each word

    • Widyaningsih: knowledge and affection
    • Pranita: guided, led forward
    • Supriyatin: deeply cherished or beloved

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How to pronounce Widyaningsih

Syllables4 · 12 letters · 12-letter girl names
IPA/widjaniŋsih/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦮꦶꦢꦾꦤꦶꦁꦱꦶꦃ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮝᮤᮓ᮪ᮚᮔᮤᮀᮞᮤᮂ

Is Widyaningsih a girl’s name?

Yes, Widyaningsih is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Widyaningsih ranks #690 among girl names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

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Famous people named Widyaningsih

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FAQ about the name Widyaningsih

What is the meaning of Widyaningsih?

Widyaningsih means knowledge and affection. A Javanese formation combining widya, from Sanskrit vidyā ‘knowledge’, with the linking element -ning- and sih ‘affection’.

Is Widyaningsih a girl’s name?

Yes, Widyaningsih is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Widyaningsih?

Widyaningsih is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.

How many syllables does Widyaningsih have?

Widyaningsih has 4 syllables (Wid-ya-ning-sih) and 12 letters.

How popular is the name Widyaningsih?

Widyaningsih ranks #690 among girl names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Widyaningsih?

Some ideas: Widyaningsih Elok Deviyanti; Widyaningsih Denok Oktaria; Widyaningsih Tari.

Famous people named Widyaningsih?

Notable people named Widyaningsih include Widyaningsih.

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