The baby name Krisnawati is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced KRIS-nah-wah-tee (approx.).
Krisnawati is Indonesian in Origin.
The baby name Krisnawati is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced KRIS-nah-wah-tee (approx.).
Krisnawati is Indonesian in Origin.
Krisnawati is an Indonesian and Javanese feminine given name formed from Krisna (the local form of Sanskrit Krishna, “dark, black/blue-hued,” the celebrated avatar of Vishnu) and the feminine suffix -wati, from Sanskrit -vatī meaning “possessing; woman.” The compound conveys “woman of Krishna,” often interpreted as “devotee of Krishna” or “one who embodies Krishna’s virtues,” and in Javanese culture also evokes the noble character Kresna from wayang (shadow-puppet) epics.
The name reflects the deep Sanskrit layer in Old Javanese and Balinese naming, surviving from Hindu-Buddhist courts into modern Indonesia. It occurs across Java, Bali, and among Indonesian Hindus and syncretic communities, with higher frequency in mid–late 20th-century records but continued regional use today. Variants include Kresnawati, Krishnawati, Krisna Wati/Kresna Wati (spaced), and the modernized Krisnawaty. Common short forms are Wati, Kris, and Krisna. Related elements appear in compound surnames and patronymics.
Krisnawati is a rare find. Our records hold just 21 recorded uses, spread over 9 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #287 | 3 | 8,139 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,064 | 9 | 24,821 |
Krisnawati is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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