Putri
Putri is a Muslim girl name of Malay / Indonesian (from Sanskrit) origin, meaning “Daughter; princess”.
| Meaning | Daughter; princess |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Malay / Indonesian (from Sanskrit) |
| Pronunciation | POO-tree |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Putri
Putri is the feminine counterpart of Putra, and it descends from putrī, the Sanskrit word for a daughter. In Malay and Indonesian it can also mean a princess, the kind of heroine found in countless folk tales. Indonesia has few girls' names as widespread, and parents usually add a second name to it, as in Putri Aisyah or Nur Putri. Malaysians often write Puteri, a close variant.
Is Putri a Muslim name?
Putri is not Arabic, yet Muslim families in Indonesia and Malaysia use it constantly, often together with Arabic names such as Aisyah, Nur or Salsabila.
How popular is Putri?
Putri is extremely common for girls across Indonesia and is also used in Malaysia and Brunei.
Gifts with the name Putri
- Putri name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Putri baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Putri
Names similar to Putri
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Putri mean?
Putri means 'Daughter; princess'. It is of Malay / Indonesian (from Sanskrit) origin.
Is Putri a Muslim name?
Putri is not Arabic, yet Muslim families in Indonesia and Malaysia use it constantly, often together with Arabic names such as Aisyah, Nur or Salsabila.
How do you pronounce Putri?
Putri is pronounced POO-tree.
Is Putri a boy or girl name?
Putri is usually a girl name.