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At a Glance
- Meaning
- He who wins the struggle
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ah-JAH-nee
Ajani is a boy's name of Yoruba origin that means "he who wins the struggle." It's pronounced ah-JAH-nee, with the emphasis on the middle syllable. If you're looking for a name with a clear meaning attached, this one states it plainly.
Meaning & Origin of Ajani
Meaning: He who wins the struggle.
Origin: Yoruba.
How to Pronounce Ajani
ah-JAH-neeIPA /əˈdʒɑːni/
Popularity of Ajani
Ajani hit its highest U.S. Social Security rank of #1341 in 2003, when 102 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2070, with 72 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Ajani mean?
He who wins the struggle.
How do you pronounce Ajani?
Ajani is pronounced ah-JAH-nee (IPA: /əˈdʒɑːni/).
Is Ajani a popular name right now?
Ajani peaked at #1341 in 2003 and is ranked #2070 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1974–2024.)
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