Swahili · Arabic

Amani

Pronounced ah-MAH-neeShare

Meaning: Peace in Swahili; wishes in Arabic

  • Gender-neutral
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

Amani has distinct readings: peace in Swahili and wishes or aspirations in Arabic. The Arabic name is usually feminine; usage across languages is broader.

Nicknames

  • Ami
  • Mani

Spellings & variants

  • Amany
  • Amanee
  • Amanie

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Amani comes from Swahili and Arabic.

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