Girl name
Wuryani name meaning
“behind; following”
Wuryani is a feminine name commonly linked to the meanings behind or following. Its proposed source is the Javanese word wuri, meaning behind, combined with the name ending -ani. Under this interpretation, the meaning comes from wuri, while -ani forms the ending of the name.
What does Wuryani mean?
Behind; following
In Indonesian: di belakang; yang menyusul
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Wuryani
Probably formed from Javanese wuri ‘behind’, with the name ending -ani. Its meaning follows the element wuri.
| Starts with | W |
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How to pronounce Wuryani
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wurjani/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦸꦂꦪꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮥᮁᮚᮔᮤ |
Is Wuryani a girl’s name?
Yes, Wuryani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Wuryani ranks #2,490 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Wuryani
Famous people named Wuryani
- Wuryani · b. 1957
FAQ about the name Wuryani
What is the meaning of Wuryani?
Wuryani means behind; following. Probably formed from Javanese wuri ‘behind’, with the name ending -ani. Its meaning follows the element wuri.
Is Wuryani a girl’s name?
Yes, Wuryani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Wuryani have?
Wuryani has 3 syllables (Wur-ya-ni) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Wuryani?
Wuryani ranks #2,490 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Wuryani?
Notable people named Wuryani include Wuryani.
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