Shani
Shani is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Scarlet, crimson”.
| Meaning | Scarlet, crimson |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | שָׁנִי |
| Pronunciation | shah-NEE |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Shani
Shani is the Hebrew word for scarlet or crimson dye, mentioned in the Bible in the coverings of the Tabernacle and in Isaiah's line 'though your sins be like scarlet'. As a name it is modern and was very popular in Israel from the 1970s to the 1990s. In Hindi the same sound refers to the planet Saturn, an unrelated name.
Is Shani a Jewish name?
Shani is a modern Hebrew name drawn from biblical vocabulary for crimson dye; it has no biblical bearer.
How popular is Shani?
Common in Israel.
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Spellings and variants of Shani
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shani mean?
Shani means 'Scarlet, crimson'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Shani a Jewish name?
Shani is a modern Hebrew name drawn from biblical vocabulary for crimson dye; it has no biblical bearer.
How do you pronounce Shani?
Shani is pronounced shah-NEE.
Is Shani a boy or girl name?
Shani is usually a girl name.