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Sani
How to Pronounce Sani
Pronounced SAH-nee /ΛsΙ.ni/Medium
Meaning: Variously the Navajo Sani, 'the old one; the ancient one', and the Arabic sani, 'brilliant, radiant; majestic'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Sani comes variously from the Navajo Sani, 'the old one; the ancient one' (a term of respect), and the Arabic sani, 'brilliant, radiant; majestic' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural name across Navajo, Arab, and South Asian families, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished).
In the U.S. it appears in Navajo and Muslim families. Rare, the-old-one-or-brilliant at the root, and cultural.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sani mean?
Sani is variously Navajo 'the old one' and Arabic 'brilliant, radiant'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Sani?
It's said SAH-nee /ΛsΙ.ni/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Sani a boy or girl name?
Sani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Sani?
Sani is a rare name in the U.S.