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Amani

ah-MAH-nee

Popularity

#634

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

15,797

Peak Year

#667 in 2008

First Recorded

1969

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Amani is of Arabic origin, meaning "faith", "belief", "wishes", or "aspirations". It is also used in Swahili, meaning "peace".

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ManMani

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Gender Split

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Amani Hooker

    American football safety

  • Amani Toomer

    American football player

Nicknames

ManMani

Similar Names

AmariImaniKamariJamal

Personality Traits

PeacefulHopefulWiseFriendly

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