Oni
OH-nee
Letters
3
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
287
Peak Year
#22 in 2020
First Recorded
1973
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Oni has multiple origins; in Japanese, it means 'demon' or 'ogre'. In Yoruba (African), it can mean 'precious'. Given the context of baby names, 'precious' is often the intended meaning.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
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