Ani
Ani is a Christian girl name of Armenian origin, meaning “After the ancient city of Ani”.
| Meaning | After the ancient city of Ani |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Armenian |
| Written as | Անի |
| Pronunciation | AH-nee |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Armenia, Georgia, Russia, United States |
Meaning and origin of Ani
Ani is a popular Armenian girl's name taken from Ani, the medieval capital of the Bagratid Armenian kingdom, famous as 'the city of 1001 churches', whose ruins lie in present-day Turkey. The origin of the city's name is uncertain. For Armenians the name evokes a golden age of their history. In Tibetan Buddhism, 'ani' is also a word for a nun, but it is used as a title rather than as a given name.
Is Ani a Christian name?
Among Armenians, who are mostly members of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Ani is a cultural and historical name rather than a saint's name.
How popular is Ani?
One of the most common girls' names in Armenia and among the Armenian diaspora.
Gifts with the name Ani
- Ani name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Ani baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ani
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ani mean?
Ani means 'After the ancient city of Ani'. It is of Armenian origin.
Is Ani a Christian name?
Among Armenians, who are mostly members of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Ani is a cultural and historical name rather than a saint's name.
How do you pronounce Ani?
Ani is pronounced AH-nee.
Is Ani a boy or girl name?
Ani is usually a girl name.