Nepali unisex name
Moti name meaning
मोती
Say it: MO-ti/moti/
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Hindi
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #87
Meaning of Moti
Pearl; a precious gem from the sea.
नेपालीमा: मोतीको अर्थ मोती हो; समुद्रबाट पाइने बहुमूल्य रत्न।
Many are Sanskrit abstract nouns: Shanti (peace), Kirti (fame), Jyoti (light), Smriti (memory). More girl names ending in -ti →
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Moti at a glance
| Name | Moti |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | मोती also मोति, मोटी |
| Gender | Used for both boys and girls (71% boys in our data) |
| Linguistic origin | Hindi |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | M · म |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #87 among unisex names (7 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Moti
- Moti Laxmi Upasika · b. 1909
Nepalese poet
- Moti Lal Bohora
Nepalese police officer
Names with a similar meaning
- Paras♂पारसPhilosopher's stone that turns iron into gold
- Anmol♂अनमोलPriceless, invaluable
- Rajat♂रजतSilver
- Parash♂पारसPhilosopher's stone that turns iron into gold
- Manika♀मनिकाJewel, gem or ruby (Manik/Manika)
- Chudamani♂चूडामणिCrest jewel
- Hira♂♀हीराDiamond
- Mani♂मणिJewel or gem
- Neelam♀नीलमSapphire
- Rubin♂रुबिनRuby, red gemstone (Rubina)
- Rubina♀रुबिनाRuby-like
- Bhushan♂भूषणOrnament, decoration
Names that sound like Moti
- Moni♂♀मोनीJewel or gem
- Mani♂मणिJewel or gem
- Mohit♂मोहितEnchanted, attracted or infatuated
- Mukti♂मुक्तिLiberation, freedom or salvation of the soul
- Mitu♀मितुFriend
- Moon♂♀मुनBud or sprout in Nepali
- Mona♂♀मोनाAlone, noble
- Monu♂♀मोनुPet name meaning darling or beloved child
- Muni♂♀मुनिSage, saint or ascetic
- Mabi♂माबी
- Mobin♂मोबिनClear, evident and manifest
- Mon♂मोनAlone, noble
Moti in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐩𑑀𑐟𑐷 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒧𑒼𑒞𑒲 |
| Bengali | মোতী |
| Gujarati | મોતી |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀫𑁄𑀢𑀻 |
| IAST romanization | motī |
FAQ about the name Moti
What is the meaning of Moti?
Moti means: Pearl; a precious gem from the sea. (नेपालीमा: मोती)
Is Moti a boy or girl name?
Used for both boys and girls (71% boys in our data).
How do you write Moti in Nepali?
Moti is written मोती in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written मोति or मोटी.
How do you pronounce Moti?
Moti is pronounced MO-ti (IPA: /moti/).
What is the origin of the name Moti?
Moti is of Hindi origin.
How popular is the name Moti?
Moti ranks #87 among unisex names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Moti?
Notable people named Moti include Moti Laxmi Upasika (Nepalese poet); Moti Lal Bohora (Nepalese police officer).