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Chani
How to Pronounce Chani
Pronounced KHAH-nee /ˈxɑ.ni/Medium
Meaning: A Hebrew/Yiddish pet form of Chana (Hannah) — from Hebrew, 'grace; favor'Low
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History & Origin
Chani is a Hebrew and Yiddish pet form of Chana (the Hebrew Hannah) — from channah, 'grace; favor' (the 'ch' is a throaty kh, as in Bach). A sweet, traditional name across Orthodox Jewish families (it is also the name of the heroine Chani in Dune; said 'KHAH-nee'; the full name is Chana).
In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, grace-and-favor at the root, and traditional.
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What does the name Chani mean?
Chani pets Chana (Hannah) — Hebrew 'grace; favor'.
How do you pronounce Chani?
It's said KHAH-nee /ˈxɑ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the 'ch' is a throaty kh).
Is Chani a boy or girl name?
Chani is a girl's name.
How popular is Chani?
Chani is a rare name in the U.S.