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Nyoni
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Pronounced nee-OH-nee /niːˈoʊ.ni/Medium
Meaning: A Shona (Zimbabwean) name meaning 'bird' (nyoni) — a light, free image of the natural world. Also found as a surname. Given honestly.Low
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Origin LowShona
MeaningA Shona (Zimbabwean) name meaning 'bird' (nyoni) — a light, free image of the natural world. Also found as a surname. Given honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#16988
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5
History & Origin
Nyoni means 'bird' in Shona, from Zimbabwe — a light, free nature image, also found as a surname. It reads airy and rooted — rare in the U.S. (said 'nee-OH-nee').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, airy, and rooted.
Did you know? Nyoni is a Shona (Zimbabwe) name meaning 'bird' (nyoni) — a light, free image of the natural world, given honestly (said 'nee-OH-nee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Nyoni — Shona 'bird'
Variations
NyonieNyonyNioni
Nicknames
NyoOni
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nyoni mean?
Nyoni is a Shona (Zimbabwe) name meaning 'bird,' a light, free nature image.
How do you pronounce Nyoni?
It's said nee-OH-nee /niːˈoʊ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nyoni a boy or girl name?
Nyoni is a girl's name.
How popular is Nyoni?
Nyoni is an extremely rare name in the U.S.