רוֹנִי

Roni

unisexHebrewJewish

Roni is a Jewish unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning “My joy, my song”.

MeaningMy joy, my song
GenderUnisex
OriginHebrew
Written asרוֹנִי
PronunciationROH-nee
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael

Meaning and origin of Roni

Roni is an Israeli name from the Hebrew rani, 'my joyful song', from the root r-n-n meaning to sing for joy. In Israel it is given to both girls and boys. The phrase 'roni' appears in the Bible as a call to rejoice, for example in the prophets' words to the 'daughter of Zion'. In English-speaking countries Roni is sometimes also used as a short form of Veronica or Ronald.

Is Roni a Jewish name?

Roni is a Jewish name drawn from biblical Hebrew, where the same root is used for joyful singing to God.

How popular is Roni?

Common in Israel for both sexes; outside Israel it appears mainly as a nickname.

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Spellings and variants of Roni

RonniRonnieRani

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Roni mean?

Roni means 'My joy, my song'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Roni a Jewish name?

Roni is a Jewish name drawn from biblical Hebrew, where the same root is used for joyful singing to God.

How do you pronounce Roni?

Roni is pronounced ROH-nee.

Is Roni a boy or girl name?

Roni is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.