Shani - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Shani \sh(a)-ni\ is pronounced SHAH-nee. It is of Hebrew and Swahili origin, and its meaning is "crimson; a marvel, wondrous". Refers to the metaphorical "Scarlet thread" or theme of a story.

Shani has 1 variant form: Shanit.

For more information, see also related names Shaina and Shannon.

Baby names that sound like Shani are Shanie, Shana, Shan-, Shan, Shania, Shane and Shawni.

Shani is a popular female first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Shani. Click here to compare Shani with related baby names.