Shani

Indian mythological name; Hebrew, Swahili
"scarlet, marvelous"

Shani Origin and Meaning

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

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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Famous People Named Shani

  • Shani WallisEnglish actress and singer
  • Shani MootooTrinidadian,Canadian writer and visual artist
  • Shani DavisAmerican male Olympic speed skater

Shani in Pop Culture

  • Shanimedic from The Witcher books and video games