The name Shani is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "scarlet, marvelous".

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It would be easy to dismiss this girlish name as invented fluff, but it has roots in several cultures with evocative meanings and references. Shani refers to the "scarlet thread" or theme of a story. Shani is also the name of a Hindu god and the Sanskrit word for the planet Saturn. And it's a Swahili name also found in other African cultures that means marvelous.

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Shani

Hebrew

The name Shani peaked for girls at #665 in 1969. Shani is occasionally used for boys in 2000.

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The name Shani peaked for boys at #5350 in 1975. Shani is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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