Tehani

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Tehani Pronunciation

Tehani is pronounced teh-HAH-nee /tɛˈhɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Tahitian, 'beloved; sweetheart; a caress; to caress gently'Low

In 30 seconds: Beloved; sweetheart; a caress: Tehani is Tahitian. Lyrical, tender, and warm (said 'teh-HAH-nee').

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Origin LowTahitian

MeaningFrom Tahitian, 'beloved; sweetheart; a caress; to caress gently'

U.S. rank (2024)#7538 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 566

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Tehani comes from Tahitian, 'beloved; sweetheart; a caress; to caress gently'. A tender, lyrical name (made known by the novel and film Mutiny on the Bounty; said 'teh-HAH-nee'; nickname Hani).

In the U.S. it appears in Polynesian families. Rare, beloved-and-a-caress at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Tehani means 'beloved; sweetheart; a caress' in Tahitian — a tender, lyrical Polynesian name (said 'teh-HAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Tehani — Tahitian etymology

Variations

TehanieTihani

Nicknames

Hani

Themes & Styles

Tahitian

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Tehani?

Tehani is pronounced teh-HAH-nee (/tɛˈhɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Tehani said aloud.

How do you say Tehani?

Tehani is said teh-HAH-nee (/tɛˈhɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Tehani said aloud.

What does the name Tehani mean?

Tehani is Tahitian for 'beloved; sweetheart; a caress'.

Is Tehani a boy or girl name?

Tehani is a girl's name.

How popular is Tehani?

Tehani is a rare name in the U.S.