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Sekani

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How to Pronounce Sekani

Pronounced seh-KAH-nee /sΙ›ΛˆkΙ‘.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Tumbuka (Malawi) Sekani, 'laughter; laugh, be joyful'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Pure laughter: Sekani is Tumbuka (Malawi) for 'laughter; be joyful'. Bright, warm, and joyful. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumTumbuka
MeaningFrom Tumbuka (Malawi) Sekani, 'laughter; laugh, be joyful'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#4993 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 240

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201920192024

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

Sekani comes from Tumbuka (Malawi) Sekani, 'laughter; laugh, be joyful' (an encouragement to find joy). A bright, warm name across Malawi, used for both sexes, here for girls.

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

Did you know? Sekani means 'laughter; laugh, be joyful' in Tumbuka (a language of Malawi) β€” a bright, warm name celebrating joy, used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 70%
Tumbuka references β€” Sekani β€” etymology

Variations

SekayiSekai

Nicknames

Seka

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sekani mean?

Sekani is Tumbuka (Malawi) for 'laughter; laugh, be joyful'.

How do you pronounce Sekani?

It's said seh-KAH-nee /sΙ›ΛˆkΙ‘.ni/ β€” three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sekani a boy or girl name?

Sekani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Sekani?

Sekani is a rare name in the U.S.

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