Girl name
Wiwik name meaning
“cuckoo bird”
Wiwik is a feminine name commonly linked to the cuckoo bird. In Indonesian and Javanese, wiwik is a bird name formed by imitating its call. Alongside this possible connection to the bird term, Wiwik also occurs in personal naming as an affectionate short form.
What does Wiwik mean?
Cuckoo bird
In Indonesian: burung wiwik
Origin and cultural usage of Wiwik
Wiwik is an Indonesian and Javanese name for a cuckoo, imitating its call. The personal name can be associated with this bird name, although it also occurs as an affectionate short form.
How to pronounce Wiwik
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wiwiʔ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦶꦮꦶꦏ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮤᮝᮤᮊ᮪ |
Is Wiwik a girl’s name?
Yes, Wiwik is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 17% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Wiwik ranks #256 among girl names in our data sample (37 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Wiwik
Famous people named Wiwik
- Prof. Dr. Hj. Wiwik Sringatin
- Wiwik Andariah · b. 1981
- Wiwik Apriani · b. 1976
- Wiwik Asri Setyowati · b. 1991
- Wiwik Aswanti · b. 1982
- Wiwik Choiriyah · b. 1977
- Wiwik Dahani
- Wiwik Dwi Pratiwi · b. 1964
- Wiwik Dwi Retnowati · b. 1975
- Wiwik Dwi Wisnuningdyah · b. 1959
- Wiwik Ismuharti · b. 1976
- Wiwik Jumatul Rofi'ah · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Wiwik
What is the meaning of Wiwik?
Wiwik means cuckoo bird. Wiwik is an Indonesian and Javanese name for a cuckoo, imitating its call. The personal name can be associated with this bird name, although it also occurs as an affectionate short form.
Is Wiwik a girl’s name?
Yes, Wiwik is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 17% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Wiwik have?
Wiwik has 2 syllables (Wi-wik) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Wiwik?
Wiwik ranks #256 among girl names in our data sample (37 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Wiwik?
Notable people named Wiwik include Prof. Dr. Hj. Wiwik Sringatin, Wiwik Andariah, Wiwik Apriani.
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