Goni

GOH-nee'GOH-nee'2 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Protective

MEANING

My defense

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'גּוֹנִי' (Goni), meaning 'my defense'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in Hebrew-speaking communities, the name conveys strength and protection.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used as a given name in Jewish communities, symbolizing a sense of protection and security.

🇪🇸Basque
Gentle

MEANING

Hill

ORIGIN

Basque

ETYMOLOGY

In Basque, 'Goni' refers to a hilly area.

CULTURAL NOTES

Common in regions where Basque is spoken, reflecting the geographical features of the area.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used as both a given name and surname in Basque culture, often associated with the landscape.

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The name Goni means "My defense" in Hebrew, "Hill" in Basque.
Goni has Hebrew and Basque origins. Derived from the Hebrew word 'גּוֹנִי' (Goni), meaning 'my defense'.
Goni is pronounced GOH-nee (GOH-nee). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Goni include Go, Nini.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Goni include Ari, Eli, Lior.
The most common spelling is Goni. Alternative spellings include Gony, Gonie.