Home › Baby Names Directory › Kohani

Kohani

♀ Girl

Pronounced koh-HAH-nee /koʊˈhɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern name echoing Kohana ('little star/flower', Sioux/Japanese) and the Hebrew kohen, 'priest; sacred'; the gloss variesLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and modern: Kohani echoes Kohana and the Hebrew 'priest/sacred'. A lyrical coinage, sweet and warm.

💕 Browse more names

Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew

MeaningA modern name echoing Kohana ('little star/flower', Sioux/Japanese) and the Hebrew kohen, 'priest; sacred'; the gloss varies

U.S. rank (2024)#5357

2024 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 24

History & Origin

Kohani is a modern name — variously linked to Kohana (Sioux 'swift'; Japanese 'little flower') and the Hebrew kohen, 'priest; a sacred one' (the precise origin and meaning vary and are layered, which we flag honestly). A soft, lyrical, contemporary name (said 'koh-HAH-nee').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-healer-or-sacred-one at the (glossed) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kohani is a modern name, variously linked to Kohana (Sioux 'swift'; Japanese 'little flower') and the Hebrew kohen, 'priest; sacred' — a soft, lyrical name (the gloss varies, which we note).

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Kohani — gloss varies

Variations

KohanaCohaniKohanie

Nicknames

Koko

Famous Bearers

Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Kohani…

Leilani— a fellow lyrical girls' name

Amani— a companion -ani girls' name

Milani— another -ani girls' name

Kymani— a fellow American choice

Kaylahni— another American name

Explore names like Kohani

By themeuncertain hebrew american

By meaningStar Flower

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kohani mean?

Kohani is a modern name, variously linked to Kohana and the Hebrew 'priest/sacred'; the gloss varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kohani?

It's said koh-HAH-nee /koʊˈhɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kohani a boy or girl name?

Kohani is a girl's name.

How popular is Kohani?

Kohani is a very rare name in the U.S.