Yanti

girlIndonesian (Javanese)Muslim

Yanti is a Muslim girl name of Indonesian (Javanese) origin, meaning “Short form of names ending in -yanti”.

MeaningShort form of names ending in -yanti
GenderGirl
OriginIndonesian (Javanese)
PronunciationYAHN-tee
TraditionMuslim
Used inIndonesia

Meaning and origin of Yanti

Yanti is one of Indonesia's most familiar girl's names. Some women carry it as their full given name, while for others it is a nickname clipped from something longer, such as Mulyanti or Suryanti. The -yanti ending came from Sanskrit and reached Indonesian through Javanese, so Arabic plays no part in it. Even so, a great many Indonesian Muslim women answer to it.

Is Yanti a Muslim name?

Yanti is not Arabic, but it is a familiar name in Indonesian Muslim families; those wanting an Arabic name with a similar feel often pick Yasmin, Yumna or Yusra.

How popular is Yanti?

Many Indonesian women born between the 1960s and the 1990s carry this name.

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Spellings and variants of Yanti

Yanty

Names similar to Yanti

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yanti mean?

Yanti means 'Short form of names ending in -yanti'. It is of Indonesian (Javanese) origin.

Is Yanti a Muslim name?

Yanti is not Arabic, but it is a familiar name in Indonesian Muslim families; those wanting an Arabic name with a similar feel often pick Yasmin, Yumna or Yusra.

How do you pronounce Yanti?

Yanti is pronounced YAHN-tee.

Is Yanti a boy or girl name?

Yanti is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.