Shani

SHAH-nee'SHAH-nee'2 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Vibrant

MEANING

CrimsonScarlet

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'שָׁנִי' (shani), meaning 'crimson' or 'scarlet'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hebrew culture, the color scarlet is often associated with wealth and importance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Shani has been used in Jewish communities for generations, often symbolizing vibrancy and vitality.

🇰🇪Swahili
Soft

MEANING

Marvelous

ORIGIN

Swahili

ETYMOLOGY

From the Swahili word meaning 'marvelous' or 'admirable'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in East African regions, representing beauty and wonder.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

In Swahili-speaking regions, the name conveys admiration and is often given to girls born during auspicious times.

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