Girl name
Yunani name meaning
“Greece; Greek”
Yunani is a feminine name commonly linked to Indonesian Yunani, meaning ‘Greece’ or ‘Greek’. The word was transmitted through Malay and Arabic yūnānī, with Persian Yūnān behind it. Its use as a personal name may also have an independent formation, beyond this connection with the word for Greece.
What does Yunani mean?
Greece; Greek
In Indonesian: Yunani; berkaitan dengan negeri Yunani
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 Yunani
Matches Indonesian Yunani ‘Greece, Greek’, transmitted through Malay and Arabic yūnānī ‘Greek’, with Persian Yūnān behind it. Its use as a personal name may also have an independent formation.
Yunani in Islam and the Quran
Yunani does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Yunani
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /junani/ |
| Arabic script | يوناني |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦸꦤꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮥᮔᮔᮤ |
Is Yunani a girl’s name?
Yes, Yunani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Yunani ranks #2,500 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 Yunani
Famous people named Yunani
- Yunani · b. 1956
- Yunani Hashar
FAQ about the name Yunani
What is the meaning of Yunani?
Yunani means Greece; Greek. Matches Indonesian Yunani ‘Greece, Greek’, transmitted through Malay and Arabic yūnānī ‘Greek’, with Persian Yūnān behind it. Its use as a personal name may also have an independent formation.
Is Yunani a girl’s name?
Yes, Yunani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
Is the name Yunani in the Quran?
Yunani does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Yunani have?
Yunani has 3 syllables (Yu-na-ni) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Yunani?
Yunani ranks #2,500 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Yunani?
Notable people named Yunani include Yunani, Yunani Hashar.
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