Sari
Sari is a Muslim girl name of Malay / Indonesian, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Essence, nectar, the finest part”.
| Meaning | Essence, nectar, the finest part |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Malay / Indonesian, from Sanskrit |
| Pronunciation | SAH-ree |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Indonesia, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Sari
In Indonesian and Malay, sari means the essence or finest part of something, as in sari bunga, the nectar of a flower. The word comes ultimately from Sanskrit. Indonesian parents use it constantly as part of girls' names, for example Dewi Sari or Sari Rahayu, and Muslim families use it freely. There is also an Arabic boy's name Sari, meaning night traveller, but the two are unrelated.
Is Sari a Muslim name?
Sari is not Arabic but a Malay word with Sanskrit roots, and it is nonetheless a very common choice among Muslim families in Indonesia and Malaysia.
How popular is Sari?
It is very common in Indonesia, often as one half of a two-part name.
Gifts with the name Sari
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Spellings and variants of Sari
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sari mean?
Sari means 'Essence, nectar, the finest part'. It is of Malay / Indonesian, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Sari a Muslim name?
Sari is not Arabic but a Malay word with Sanskrit roots, and it is nonetheless a very common choice among Muslim families in Indonesia and Malaysia.
How do you pronounce Sari?
Sari is pronounced SAH-ree.
Is Sari a boy or girl name?
Sari is usually a girl name.