Girl name
Yanthi name meaning
“self-restraint, calm”
Yanthi is a feminine name commonly linked to self-restraint or calm, with Yanti as a spelling variant. Its derivation varies: it can shorten Jayanti or other names ending in -yanti. A connection through Shanti or Javanese Suyanti leads to Sanskrit śānti, meaning peace, as another interpretation.
What does Yanthi mean?
Self-restraint, calm
In Indonesian: pengendalian diri, ketenangan
Origin and cultural usage of Yanthi
Can shorten Jayanti or other names ending in -yanti. When associated with Shanti or Javanese Suyanti through śānti, it conveys peace; Yanti does not have a single uniform derivation.
How to pronounce Yanthi
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /janti/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦤ꧀ꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮔ᮪ᮒ᮪ᮠᮤ |
Is Yanthi a girl’s name?
Yes, Yanthi is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Yanthi ranks #1,609 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Yanthi
Famous people named Yanthi
- Cut Yanthi · b. 1963
- Yanthi Dharmayanti · b. 1971
- Yanthi Fuchiyanti · b. 1989
- Yanthi Yuniawati
FAQ about the name Yanthi
What is the meaning of Yanthi?
Yanthi means self-restraint, calm. Can shorten Jayanti or other names ending in -yanti. When associated with Shanti or Javanese Suyanti through śānti, it conveys peace; Yanti does not have a single uniform derivation.
Is Yanthi a girl’s name?
Yes, Yanthi is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Yanthi have?
Yanthi has 2 syllables (Yan-thi) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Yanthi?
Yanthi ranks #1,609 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Yanthi?
Other spellings: Yanti.
Famous people named Yanthi?
Notable people named Yanthi include Cut Yanthi, Yanthi Dharmayanti, Yanthi Fuchiyanti.
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