Dewi
Meaning of Dewi
Dewi is a unique and beautiful name of Indonesian origin, traditionally given to baby girls. In Indonesian pronunciation, it is pronounced as DEH-wee (/dɛwi/). This name carries a sense of elegance and charm. Dewi is associated with qualities like gracefulness, purity, and wisdom. It has a rich cultural background and is often linked to divinity or goddesses in Indonesian mythology. The name Dewi has gained some popularity in the United States, with five occurrences recorded in 1977.
Pronunciation
Indonesian
- Pronunced as DEH-wee (/dɛwi/)
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Similar Names to Dewi
Notable People Named Dewi
| Ratna Sari Dewi Sukarno, also known as Dewi Fujin, is a Japanese-born Indonesian businesswoman, socialite, television personality, and philanthropist, and was one of the wives of the first President of Indonesia, Sukarno. |
| Dewi Liana Seriestha is a Malaysian singer, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Malaysia World 2014 and represented Malaysia at Miss World 2014, where she achieved the title of Miss World Talent and placed in the Top 25. |
| Dewi Lestari - Dewi "Dee" Lestari Simangunsong is a multi-talented Indonesian writer, singer, and songwriter. |
| Dewi Sandra Killick, also known as Dewi Sandra, is a Brazilian-born Indonesian singer and model with English and Betawi heritage. |
| Dewi Sartika was a pioneering advocate for women's education in Indonesia and the founder of the first school for women in the Dutch East Indies, honored as a National Hero of Indonesia in 1966. |
| Dewi Morris Bridges was a Welsh Anglican bishop who served as the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon from 1988 to 1998. |
| Dewi Driegen is a Dutch model with Indonesian heritage. |
| Dewi Morris is a former rugby union footballer known for his role as scrum half for England. |
| Dewi Chien is a Taiwanese singer and actress, known for her role in the film Our Times and as a member of the musical duo Dears. |
| Dewi Fortuna Anwar is an Indonesian scientist, professor, and the Deputy Secretary for Political Affairs to the Vice President of Indonesia. |
