Utari

Utari is an Indonesian feminine given name derived from the Indonesian word utara, meaning "north". This word itself is a loan from Sanskrit uttara (उत्तर), which also means "north" or "superior". The name thus carries connotations of direction and, by extension, of guidance or prominence. Although the name is Indonesian, it is related to the Marathi name Uttara, which shares the same Sanskrit root. In Indian contexts, Uttara is a unisex name found in Hindu mythology and literature, but in Indonesia, Utari is exclusively used for girls. Notably, the name Utari also has a separate cultural association unrelated to its Indonesian etymology: among the Ainu people of Japan and Russia, "Utari" means "companion" or "friend" and appears as a given name. This homonym arises from the Ainu language, where utari is a term for a group of people or companions. However, the brief provided focuses only on the Indonesian usage, so the Ainu meaning is mentioned here for completeness but is not the primary focus.

• Meaning: "North" (from Indonesian utara, ultimately from Sanskrit uttara)
• Origin: Indonesian, derived from Sanskrit
• Type: First name
• Gender: Feminine
• Usage Regions: Indonesia