Amani
Amani is a Muslim girl name of Arabic; also Swahili origin, meaning “Wishes, hopes, aspirations”.
| Meaning | Wishes, hopes, aspirations |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic; also Swahili |
| Written as | أماني |
| Pronunciation | ah-MAH-nee |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Gulf States, East Africa |
Meaning and origin of Amani
In Arabic, Amani is the plural of umniya, a wish or aspiration, from a root meaning to wish or to desire. Swahili borrowed the Arabic amān as amani, its ordinary word for peace, so on the East African coast the name carries both meanings and is given to boys and girls alike. In the Arab world it has long been an established name for daughters.
Is Amani a Muslim name?
Amani is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'wishes' or 'hopes', and in Swahili it also means 'peace'.
How popular is Amani?
Amani is common in Egypt, the Levant and the Gulf, and throughout East Africa.
Gifts with the name Amani
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Amani
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amani mean?
Amani means 'Wishes, hopes, aspirations'. It is of Arabic; also Swahili origin.
Is Amani a Muslim name?
Amani is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'wishes' or 'hopes', and in Swahili it also means 'peace'.
How do you pronounce Amani?
Amani is pronounced ah-MAH-nee.
Is Amani a boy or girl name?
Amani is usually a girl name.