Unisex name
Yoni name meaning
“womb; source of life”
Yoni is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Sanskrit yoni, meaning ‘womb’ or ‘source of life’. The word also refers to a place of origin and was borrowed into Old Javanese. This spelling can have other origins, so Sanskrit provides one possible explanation.
What does Yoni mean?
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 Yoni
One possible source is Sanskrit yoni, referring to the womb or a place of origin, also borrowed into Old Javanese. The same spelling can have other origins.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | Y · Yo |
Name combinations with Yoni
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yoni, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Yoni Mardika Widyantoro
Meaning of each word
- Yoni: womb; source of life
- Mardika: free, unbound
- Widyantoro: knowledge
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Meaning of each word
- Yoni: womb; source of life
- Setiaji: loyalty and honor
- Maruhum: upholding law and justice
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Yoni Afrianto
Meaning of each word
- Yoni: womb; source of life
- Afrianto: associated with the month of April
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Meaning of each word
- Subagya: happy and fortunate
- Yoni: womb; source of life
- Prabu: king, ruler
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Yoni Hendriyanto
Meaning of each word
- Yoni: womb; source of life
- Hendriyanto: ruler of the home
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Meaning of each word
- Yoni: womb; source of life
- Wanto: possessing, endowed with
- Datar: level, without a slope
How to pronounce Yoni
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /joni/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦺꦴꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮧᮔᮤ |
Is Yoni a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yoni is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Yoni ranks #827 among unisex 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 Yoni
Names with related meanings
- Umar♂Life, longevity
- Irawan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Yahya♂The prophet John's name
- Eva♀Life
- Sugeng♂Safe, alive and well
- Evi♀Life, living
- Aisyah♀Living, full of life
- Natalia♀Relating to birth or Christmas
- Hayati♀My life
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
Famous people named Yoni
- Yoni Agus Setyono · b. 1958
- Yoni Betsildah Tampake · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Yoni
What is the meaning of Yoni?
Yoni means womb; source of life. One possible source is Sanskrit yoni, referring to the womb or a place of origin, also borrowed into Old Javanese. The same spelling can have other origins.
Is Yoni a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yoni is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yoni?
Yoni is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Yoni have?
Yoni has 2 syllables (Yo-ni) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Yoni?
Yoni ranks #827 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Yoni?
Some ideas: Yoni Mardika Widyantoro; Yoni Setiaji Maruhum; Yoni Afrianto.
Famous people named Yoni?
Notable people named Yoni include Yoni Agus Setyono, Yoni Betsildah Tampake.
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