Wati
Wati is a Muslim girl name meaning “Feminine ending, usually read as woman, lady”.
| Meaning | Feminine ending, usually read as woman, lady |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Javanese / Indonesian (from Sanskrit -vatī) |
| Pronunciation | WAH-tee |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Wati
Wati is a common Indonesian feminine name and name ending, seen on its own and in forms like Sri Wati, Suwati and Kurniawati. It goes back to the Sanskrit feminine suffix -vatī ('possessing, endowed with'), which entered Javanese long ago and is now simply felt as a marker of a woman's name. It is borne by many Muslim women across Java and Sumatra.
Is Wati a Muslim name?
Wati is not Arabic, but it is widely used by Muslim women in Indonesia as a local name. Families wanting an Arabic-origin name with a similar sound sometimes choose Wafa, Wafiya or Wardah.
Where is the name Wati used?
Very common in Indonesia, especially Java, usually as part of a longer name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wati mean?
Wati means 'Feminine ending, usually read as woman, lady'. It comes from Javanese / Indonesian (from Sanskrit -vatī).
Is Wati a Muslim name?
Wati is not Arabic, but it is widely used by Muslim women in Indonesia as a local name. Families wanting an Arabic-origin name with a similar sound sometimes choose Wafa, Wafiya or Wardah.
How do you pronounce Wati?
Wati is pronounced WAH-tee.