Yani name meaning
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What does Yani mean?
Rare unisex name Yani is rooted from Old Greek and Aramaic is prevalently used in Tamil language. Yani is form of desirable Yanni. Yanni is Breton equivalent of Jean. Also Yanni is Greek cognate of John.
Rare Yanni came from Old Greek and Hebrew, meaning of Yanni is "Form of Yannis, God is Merciful and The Lord is Gracious". Yani is version of pleasing Yiannis. Yiannis is derivation of Yanni.
Also. Yani is form of Yanai.
Variants of Yani
Yaney, Yanai, Yanni, Yiannis, Yannis, Yana, Jean, John, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Yanis, Jana, Gean, Ioan, Ionel, Johnna, Jennine, Donajean, Jean-Claude, Johannes, Jeanne, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Aaronjohn, John Paul
How popular is the name Yani?
Yani is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1973 and was able to reach the top 700 names. In 2012, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 612 on boy names chart when 83 babies were named Yani.
Over 1146 babies in France have been named Yani. The given name is a unique baby name in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 500 names.
In 2006, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 406 on boy names chart when 27 babies were named Yani. There are over 278 babies that have been given the name Yani in Belgium.
Yani is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1993 but could not make beyond the top 6000. There are over 291 babies that have been given the name Yani in United States.
Also, it appeared first time in 2005 on baby girl names list of England and Wales. However things change on global perspective, Yani is extremely popular in Indonesia where every 1 in 2000 have the name.
Also the baby name is popular in India. At least, 220000 people globally have carried Yani as their given name according to our research.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 5752 | 21 | ||
| 2017 | 10700 | 6 | 9885 | 10 |
| 2016 | 9602 | 7 | 7937 | 14 |
| 2015 | 8717 | 8 | 10834 | 9 |
| 2014 | 12078 | 5 | 10106 | 10 |
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What numerology tells about Yani?
You love your freedom and respect other people's freedom too. You are known for your lively spirit, eternal patience and lack of belief when it comes to love. Although you are all about balance, inner peace and harmony, reaching these things seem hard when you are surrounded with negative people. Follow your gut, not people. Having letter I as your capstone in your name reveals the lack of balance and harmony in your life.
Looking for names similar to Yani? Please go through the following names
- Estefan - Boy name Estefan came from Old Greek is used in Swedish and Icelandic languages. Estefan is form of Estévan in Nordic language
- Andries - Cherished Andries is originated from Old Greek bestowed upon baby boys is used mostly in Danish and Finnish. Andries is Dutch cognate of Andreas
- Mélusine - The girl name Mélusine has its origin in Greek, Mélusine means "Black or Brown" is used principally in French
- Filipp - Rarefied and Modern boy name Filipp means "Friend of Horses" and is used in Russian and German is originated from Old Greek language
- Doritha - Of Old Greek origin, Offbeat Doritha bestowed upon girls, Doritha means "Gift of God and Gift" is used predominantly in Swedish and Finnish. Doritha is derived from Dorothy.
Famous people named Yani
- Yani Gellman, American film and television actor,
- Yani Rosenthal, businessman and politician
- Yanina Hope in Deep in the Darkness as Actor
- Actor Yani Forner, noted for movie Adela
- In 2005 romance movie, Tag-ulan ngayon... Ang bukid ay basa 2, Yani Garcia characterized Sofia.
Lists having Yani
- Boys names beginning with Y
- Girls names beginning with Y
- Aramaic Baby Names
- American Baby Names
- Greek Baby Names
- Tamil Baby Names
- Indian Baby Names
- Baby Names that mean Gift
- Baby Names that mean God
- Baby Names that mean Lord
- Baby Names that mean Gracious
- Baby Names that mean Moon
- Baby Names that mean Merciful