Shani
sh(a)-ni
US Popularity:12122
Origin:Swahili
Meaning:Marvelous, wonderful; Saturn; Red, scarlet
Shani is a gender-neutral name with Swahili, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Hebrew origins. In Swahili and other African cultures, the name Shani or Shany means “marvelous” and “wonderful.” This fabulous name with its splendid meaning is great for those who see their child as an adventurous soul. Many also recognize the name Shani as the Sanskrit and Hindi name of a god and the divine personification of Saturn. While others will associate Shani with the Hebrew name for “red” and “scarlet.”
Shani Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Shani is currently #3299 on The Bump
Boy:Shani is currently #2234 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Shani is currently #1823 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Shani is currently #12122 in U.S. births
Boy:Shani is currently #28178 in U.S. births
Girl:Shani is currently #12601 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#12601
in 2022
+ 5857
from 2021
Sources
WordSense Dictionary, Shani
WordSense Dictionary, शनि
Behind the Name, Shani (2), January 2019
Behind the Name, Shani (1), May 2020
Name Doctor, Shani
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 278, 279
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