Ani name popularity, meaning and origin
Name Popularity: 58%
Ani name meaning:
The name Ani is of various origins and carries different meanings across cultures. In Igbo (a Nigerian language), Ani means "God's own" or "God is gracious." It is a unisex name and can be given to both boys and girls. The name Ani is also associated with the Armenian culture, where it is a feminine name meaning "grace" or "sweetness." In this context, it is a short form of the name Anahit, the Armenian goddess of fertility and healing.
Furthermore, Ani is a name with Hebrew origins as well. In Hebrew, Ani means "I" or "me." This meaning reflects a sense of individuality and self. It is worth noting that names and their meanings can differ depending on cultural, linguistic, and historical contexts. Therefore, it is important to consider the specific cultural background and language when interpreting the meaning of a name like Ani.
Origin: Maori
Maori form of Anne.
Related names
Anne , Aneisha, Anessa, Ani , Anisha , Anissa , Anki, Annabeth , Annalee , Annalisa, Annamarie, Anyssa, Nancey, Nanci , Nancie , Nanine, Nann, Nannette, Nynette
Other girls names beginning with A
Statistics
Overall UK ranking: 2341 out of 5581
11 recorded births last year
Change in rank
- 10yrs
1208 - 5yrs
873 - 1yr
-402
- Scotland (1490)
Regional popularity
Ranking for this name in various UK regions
Historical popularity of Ani
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