Marjani
mar-JAH-nee
Marjani is a girl’s name of African origin, meaning “A Swahili name meaning 'coral' or 'from the coral reefs'.”. It currently ranks #16764 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1991.
What Marjani Means
“A Swahili name meaning 'coral' or 'from the coral reefs'.”
The Story of Marjani
This name evokes the vibrant pulse of life found beneath the ocean's shimmering surface.
Marjani is a Swahili name that surfaced in 1978, meaning 'coral' or 'from the coral reefs.' It paints a picture of the warm, life-rich underwater world, a place of enduring natural beauty and resilience.
For your child, Marjani suggests a vibrant and resilient spirit, a life force as dynamic as a coral reef. You imagine her growing into someone unique and full of life, who navigates the world with grace and strength.
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The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#13 in 1991
Total Births
103
First Recorded
1978
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