Utami

girlJavanese, from Sanskrit

Utami is a Muslim girl name meaning “Best, foremost, excellent”.

MeaningBest, foremost, excellent
GenderGirl
OriginJavanese, from Sanskrit
Pronunciationoo-TAH-mee
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Utami

Utami is a Javanese girl's name from Sanskrit uttama, highest or most excellent, which passed into Javanese as utama. It is widely used in Indonesia, often alongside Arabic names. Like many Javanese names it reflects the island's older Sanskrit heritage rather than Islam.

Is Utami a Muslim name?

Utami is not Arabic, but it is commonly given by Muslim families in Indonesia, where Sanskrit-derived names are part of local culture.

Where is the name Utami used?

Common in Indonesia, especially Java.

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Spellings and variants of Utami

Utama

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Utami mean?

Utami means 'Best, foremost, excellent'. It comes from Javanese, from Sanskrit.

Is Utami a Muslim name?

Utami is not Arabic, but it is commonly given by Muslim families in Indonesia, where Sanskrit-derived names are part of local culture.

How do you pronounce Utami?

Utami is pronounced oo-TAH-mee.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.