Shani
sh(a)-ni
US Popularity:10500
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 #2247 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Shani is currently #1827 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Shani is currently #10500 in U.S. births
Boy:Shani is currently #28178 in U.S. births
Girl:Shani is currently #10839 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#10839
in 2023
+ 1762
from 2022
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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