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

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Nicknames

Koko

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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.