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Asani
Pronounced ah-SAH-nee /ΙΛsΙ.ni/High
Meaning: From Sanskrit ashani/asani, 'thunderbolt' (Indra's weapon); also reads as a modern melodic -ani coinageLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Asani most readably traces to Sanskrit ashani, 'thunderbolt' β the weapon of the god Indra β while also reading as a modern melodic coinage in the -ani family of Amani and Imani. We present both threads honestly.
It registers thinly in U.S. records. Rare, thunderbolt at the likely root, and melodic.
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What does the name Asani mean?
Asani most readably traces to Sanskrit ashani, 'thunderbolt'; it also reads as a modern melodic coinage β we flag the uncertainty.
How do you pronounce Asani?
It's said ah-SAH-nee /ΙΛsΙ.ni/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Asani a boy or girl name?
Asani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Asani?
Asani is a rare name in the U.S.