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Sakani

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Sakani

Pronounced sə-KAH-nee /səˈkɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Tumbuka (Malawi) Sekani/Sakani, 'laughter; laugh, be joyful'Low

In 30 seconds: Pure laughter: Sakani is Tumbuka (Malawi) for 'laughter; be joyful'. Bright, warm, and joyful.
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Origin LowTumbuka
MeaningFrom Tumbuka (Malawi) Sekani/Sakani, 'laughter; laugh, be joyful'
U.S. rank (2025)#5358 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 122
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220192025

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

Sakani comes from Tumbuka (Malawi) — a form of Sekani, 'laughter; laugh, be joyful' (an encouragement to find joy; the spelling varies, which we note). A bright, warm name across Malawi, used for both sexes, here for boys.

In the U.S. it appears in Malawian and African American families. Rare, laughter at the root, and joyful.

Did you know? Sakani (a form of Sekani) means 'laughter; laugh, be joyful' in Tumbuka, a language of Malawi — a bright, warm name celebrating joy.
Overall data confidence 55%
Tumbuka references — Sekani — spelling varies

Variations

SekaniSakanii

Nicknames

Saka

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sakani mean?

Sakani is Tumbuka (Malawi) for 'laughter; laugh, be joyful' (a form of Sekani).

How do you pronounce Sakani?

It's said sə-KAH-nee /səˈkɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sakani a boy or girl name?

Sakani is a boy's name (used for both).

How popular is Sakani?

Sakani is a rare name in the U.S.

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