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Aponi
Pronounced ah-POH-nee /ɑˈpoʊ.ni/Medium
Meaning: A name popularly attributed to Native American sources, often glossed 'a butterfly'; the specific language and meaning are not well documented; routes uncertainLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Aponi is a name popularly attributed to Native American sources, often glossed 'a butterfly'; the specific language and meaning are not well documented (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-POH-nee').
In the U.S. it appears as a lyrical modern name. Rare, an-attributed-meaning, and lyrical.
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What does the name Aponi mean?
Aponi is popularly attributed to Native American sources and often glossed 'a butterfly', though the specific language is not well documented; we flag the uncertainty.
How do you pronounce Aponi?
It's said ah-POH-nee /ɑˈpoʊ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Aponi a boy or girl name?
Aponi is a girl's name.
How popular is Aponi?
Aponi is a very rare name in the U.S.