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Sekhani

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Pronounced seh-KAH-nee /sɛˈkɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Chichewa (spoken in Malawi and southern Africa), sekani/sekhani, 'laugh; be happy; rejoice' - a joyful imperative name.Low

In 30 seconds: A joyful African name: Sekhani means 'laugh; be happy' (said 'seh-KAH-nee'). Warm and uplifting.

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Origin MediumChichewa

MeaningFrom Chichewa (spoken in Malawi and southern Africa), sekani/sekhani, 'laugh; be happy; rejoice' - a joyful imperative name.

U.S. rank (2019)#17580

2019 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Sekhani means 'laugh; be happy' in Chichewa, a joyful imperative name from southern Africa. It reads warm and rare in the U.S. (said 'seh-KAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, joyful, and warm.

Did you know? Sekhani comes from Chichewa (Malawi and southern Africa), 'laugh; be happy; rejoice' - a bright, uplifting name that carries an invitation to joy (said 'seh-KAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Sekhani — Chichewa 'laugh; be happy'

Variations

SekaniSekhanaSekhan

Nicknames

SekaNini

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sekhani mean?

Sekhani is Chichewa for 'laugh; be happy; rejoice.'

How do you pronounce Sekhani?

It's said seh-KAH-nee /sɛˈkɑː.ni/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sekhani a boy or girl name?

Sekhani is a girl's name.

How popular is Sekhani?

Sekhani is a rare name in the U.S.