Girl name
Yanti name meaning
“self-restraint, calm”
Yanti is a feminine name commonly linked to self-restraint or calm, with Sanskrit and Javanese connections. It can shorten Jayanti or other names ending in -yanti. Associations with Shanti or Javanese Suyanti through śānti convey peace, though its exact derivation varies. Yanthi is a spelling variant.
What does Yanti mean?
Self-restraint, calm
In Indonesian: pengendalian diri, ketenangan
The ending -ti has no single shared meaning in Siti, Astuti, and Rahmawati. In Rahmawati, it belongs to the larger ending -wati; other names require explanations based on their complete forms. More girl names ending in -ti →
Origin and cultural usage of Yanti
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 Yanti
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /janti/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦤ꧀ꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮔ᮪ᮒᮤ |
Is Yanti a girl’s name?
Yes, Yanti is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Yanti ranks #30 among girl names in our data sample (148 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 Yanti
Famous people named Yanti
- Yanti Kusmiati · b. 1962
- Cut Yanti Nora · b. 1978
- Yanti · b. 1972
- Yanti · b. 1962
- Yanti · b. 1977
- Yanti · b. 1993
- Yanti
- Yanti Haryani · b. 1983
- Yanti Herlanti · b. 1971
- Yanti Irawati · b. 1981
- Yanti Iriani Pane · b. 1984
- Yanti J. Lahibu · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Yanti
What is the meaning of Yanti?
Yanti 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 Yanti a girl’s name?
Yes, Yanti is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Yanti have?
Yanti has 2 syllables (Yan-ti) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yanti?
Yanti ranks #30 among girl names in our data sample (148 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Yanti?
Other spellings: Yanthi.
Famous people named Yanti?
Notable people named Yanti include Yanti Kusmiati, Cut Yanti Nora, Yanti.
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