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Masani

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Pronounced mah-SAH-nee /mɑˈsɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Luganda (Ugandan), 'one who has a gap between the front teeth' (a feature considered beautiful); also read as a modern coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Has a gap between the teeth: Masani is East African. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'mah-SAH-nee').
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Origin LowLuganda
MeaningFrom the Luganda (Ugandan), 'one who has a gap between the front teeth' (a feature considered beautiful); also read as a modern coinage; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8232 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419992024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Masani comes from the Luganda (Ugandan), 'one who has a gap between the front teeth' (a feature considered beautiful); it is also read as a modern coinage (routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'mah-SAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in African and African-American families. Rare, a-gap-between-the-teeth at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Masani means 'one who has a gap between the front teeth' (a feature considered beautiful) in Luganda (Ugandan) — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'mah-SAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Masani — routes uncertain

Variations

MasanyMasanie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Masani mean?

Masani is Luganda for 'one who has a gap between the front teeth' (considered beautiful); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Masani?

It's said mah-SAH-nee /mɑˈsɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Masani a boy or girl name?

Masani is a girl's name.

How popular is Masani?

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

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