siti

Siti is a feminine given name widely used in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and other Malay-speaking communities. It is common in Muslim-majority areas where traditional naming practices influence personal names. In everyday use, Siti may appear as a standalone given name or as part of a longer name in compound forms such as Siti Aminah or Siti Nurhaliza, depending on regional conventions.

The exact etymology of the name Siti varies by context. In some sources it is linked to Arabic roots and used in compound names, while in everyday usage it is treated as a standard given name. It is widely considered a native Malay name rather than a religious term in itself.

Notable people named Siti include Siti Nurhaliza, a Malaysian singer, and Siti Badriah, an Indonesian singer. The name is widely recognized in Southeast Asia due to contemporary public figures, and it continues to be used across generations in the region.