Girl name
Yati name meaning
“self-restraint; ascetic”
Yati is a feminine name commonly linked to Sanskrit yati, meaning “ascetic” or someone who practices self-restraint. This connection supplies the meanings “self-restraint” and “ascetic.” In Indonesian naming, Yati also often serves as a shortened form of names ending in -yati or -wati, providing another context for its use.
What does Yati mean?
Self-restraint; ascetic
In Indonesian: pengendalian diri; pertapa
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 Yati
It can be linked to Sanskrit yati, meaning an ascetic or someone who practices restraint. In Indonesian names, Yati also often shortens names ending in -yati or -wati.
How to pronounce Yati
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jati/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮒᮤ |
Is Yati a girl’s name?
Yes, Yati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Yati ranks #330 among girl names in our data sample (29 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yati
Famous people named Yati
- Yati Octavia · b. 1954
- Yati Maryati Wiharja · b. 1943
- Yati Pesek · b. 1952
- Yati Surachman · b. 1957
- Yati Afiyanti · b. 1969
- Yati Dwi Yuliana
- Yati Fauziah
- Yati Indrasih · b. 1964
- Yati Mariana Sila · b. 1988
- Yati Nurhayati · b. 1969
- Yati Sofiati Mukadi
- Yati Sofiaty Mukadi
FAQ about the name Yati
What is the meaning of Yati?
Yati means self-restraint; ascetic. It can be linked to Sanskrit yati, meaning an ascetic or someone who practices restraint. In Indonesian names, Yati also often shortens names ending in -yati or -wati.
Is Yati a girl’s name?
Yes, Yati is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Yati have?
Yati has 2 syllables (Ya-ti) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Yati?
Yati ranks #330 among girl names in our data sample (29 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Yati?
Notable people named Yati include Yati Octavia, Yati Maryati Wiharja, Yati Pesek.
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