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, Redmond is an internationally-recognized baby name expert, quoted and published widely in such media outlets as the 

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The name Kahani is a girl's name of Hindi origin meaning "story".

Derived from the Sanskrit <em>kathana</em> meaning "narration" or "telling", this Hindi name has a touch of whimsy and an earthy sound. Translating to "story" in English, it is related to fairytales and stories with moral lessons. Kahani was chosen for 20 babies in the US in a recent year, four times as many as were born the year prior. 

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The name Kahani is currently ranked #7661 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #6018 in 2024. The name is most popular in California.

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