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Wiji name meaning

“seed, plant kernel”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/widʒi/
Gender
♂♀ Unisex
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Popularity
#333

Wiji is a name used for both girls and boys, from the Javanese word wiji, meaning seed or plant kernel. The word also occurs in Old Javanese. Its roots extend to Sanskrit bīja, meaning seed, connecting the name's meaning across Sanskrit, Old Javanese, and Javanese.

What does Wiji mean?

Seed, plant kernel

In Indonesian: benih, biji tumbuhan

Origin and cultural usage of Wiji

From Javanese wiji ‘seed’, also attested in Old Javanese and ultimately derived from Sanskrit bīja ‘seed’.

Linguistic originSanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi), Javanese
Common inJavanese
Starts withW · Wi

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Name combinations with Wiji

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

  • Wiji Novi Kasih

    Meaning of each word

    • Wiji: seed, plant kernel
    • Novi: associated with the month of November
    • Kasih: love and caring affection
  • Wiji Decy Puspa

    Meaning of each word

    • Wiji: seed, plant kernel
    • Decy: December; tenth
    • Puspa: a blooming flower
  • Wiji Apriana

    Meaning of each word

    • Wiji: seed, plant kernel
    • Apriana: born in April
  • Nopi Wiji Kanti

    Meaning of each word

    • Nopi: born in November
    • Wiji: seed, plant kernel
    • Kanti: companion; radiant beauty
  • Wiji Yuliyanti

    Meaning of each word

    • Wiji: seed, plant kernel
    • Yuliyanti: associated with the month of July
  • Wiji Tria Budianti

    Meaning of each word

    • Wiji: seed, plant kernel
    • Tria: three; associated with third position
    • Budianti: intellect, moral character

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How to pronounce Wiji

Syllables2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names
IPA/widʒi/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦮꦶꦗꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮝᮤᮏᮤ

Is Wiji a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Wiji is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 27% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.

♂ Boys 27%Girls 73% ♀

Wiji ranks #333 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Wiji

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Wiji

  • Wiji Ari Rahayu · b. 1982
  • Wiji Astuti · b. 1967
  • Wiji Astuti · b. 1972
  • Wiji Lestari · b. 1974
  • Wiji Winarsih · b. 1982

FAQ about the name Wiji

What is the meaning of Wiji?

Wiji means seed, plant kernel. From Javanese wiji ‘seed’, also attested in Old Javanese and ultimately derived from Sanskrit bīja ‘seed’.

Is Wiji a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Wiji is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 27% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Wiji?

Wiji is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.

How many syllables does Wiji have?

Wiji has 2 syllables (Wi-ji) and 4 letters.

How popular is the name Wiji?

Wiji ranks #333 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Wiji?

Some ideas: Wiji Novi Kasih; Wiji Decy Puspa; Wiji Apriana.

Famous people named Wiji?

Notable people named Wiji include Wiji Ari Rahayu, Wiji Astuti, Wiji Astuti.

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