Wati
Wati is a Muslim girl name of Javanese / Indonesian (from Sanskrit -vatī) origin, meaning “Feminine ending, read as woman or lady”.
| Meaning | Feminine ending, read as woman or lady |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Javanese / Indonesian (from Sanskrit -vatī) |
| Pronunciation | WAH-tee |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Wati
Wati is a familiar Indonesian girl's name and name ending, seen alone and inside names such as Kurniawati or Sri Wati. It traces back to the Sanskrit suffix -vati, meaning possessing or endowed with, which entered Javanese many centuries ago. Today speakers simply hear it as a sign that a name belongs to a woman. Countless Muslim women in Java and Sumatra carry it.
Is Wati a Muslim name?
Wati is a local Indonesian name rather than an Arabic one, though many Muslim women use it; families who want an Arabic name with a similar sound sometimes pick Wafa, Wafiya or Wardah.
How popular is Wati?
It is very common in Indonesia, particularly on Java, and usually forms part of a longer name.
Gifts with the name Wati
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Spellings and variants of Wati
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wati mean?
Wati means 'Feminine ending, read as woman or lady'. It is of Javanese / Indonesian (from Sanskrit -vatī) origin.
Is Wati a Muslim name?
Wati is a local Indonesian name rather than an Arabic one, though many Muslim women use it; families who want an Arabic name with a similar sound sometimes pick Wafa, Wafiya or Wardah.
How do you pronounce Wati?
Wati is pronounced WAH-tee.
Is Wati a boy or girl name?
Wati is usually a girl name.