At a Glance
- Meaning
- Scarlet, crimson
- Origin
- Sanskrit/Hindu (confirmed); also claimed as Swahili and Hebrew
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- SHAH-nee
Shani is a Sanskrit/Hindu (confirmed); also claimed as Swahili and Hebrew unisex name meaning “scarlet, crimson”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Shani
Meaning: Scarlet, crimson.
Origin: Sanskrit/Hindu (confirmed); also claimed as Swahili and Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Shani
SHAH-neeIPA /ˈʃɑː.ni/
Popularity of Shani
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