Shani

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Shani is associated with positive characteristics such as ambition, independence, and intuition. In Hindu mythology, Shani is a deity associated with discipline, hard work, and justice.
Scripts(How to write)
In Hebrew, Shani is written as שני.
שָׁנִי(Hebrew)
Popularity
Shani is a popular name in Israel, where it ranks as the 25th most popular girls' name. In the United States, it is less common, ranking at number 2,172 in popularity for baby girls.

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Shani Name meanings & History

Shani has a Hebrew origin, meaning "Crimson, Reddish" or "Wonderful." It is also a diminutive form of the name Shantal and a variation of the Sanskrit name Shaniya, which means "Planet Saturn.". The name Shani is associated with positive characteristics such as ambition, independence, and intuition. In Hindu mythology, Shani is a deity associated with discipline, hard work, and justice. Means "red, scarlet" in Hebrew. Shani is used as a standalone name or as a nickname. It can be used for baby girls or boys, but it is more commonly associated with baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Shani: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Shani:

S: Sensuality,Sex,Social Standing,Solidity,Security,Status,Success

H: Hope,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Haggle

A: Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Angry,Assertive,Argumentative

N: Nitpicking,Neat,Neurosis,Nagging,Nice,Nutrition,Nervous

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

Shani is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Shani include Shani Davis, an American speed skater, and Shani Wallis, an English actress and singer.

2.) Shani (Female)

Usage: Swahili

Meanings: (Swahili) a form of Shany.

Other Forms: Shaenee, Shaeni, Shaenie, Shainee, Shaini, Shainie


3.) Shani (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Swahili) marvelous.

Other Forms: Shanee, Shaney, Shanie, Shany


4.) Shani (Female)

Usage: Swahili


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Description: Means "wonder" in Swahili.

5.) SHANI (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Scarlet, bright red. (SHA-NEE)


6.) SHANI (Female)

Usage: African

Meanings: Wonderful, marvelous. Swahili, E. Africa. (SHAH-NEE)


7.) Shani (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: "Crimson" or "Brightness" (Hebrew); "Marvelous" (Swahili)

Scripts: שָׁנִי (Hebrew); Shani (Swahili)
शनि(Sanskrit)


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Description: "Crimson" or "Brightness" (Hebrew); "Marvelous" (Swahili). From the Sanskrit name of the planet Saturn. This is the name of a celestial Hindu god. Shani is typically used as a first name for babies of both sexes.

Famous People

Shani Davis (Olympic speed skater), Shani Robinson (education activist).

Related Names to Shani

Shayna, Shane, Shanae, Shanell, Shanelle, Shawna, Shaina.

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