What is the origin of the name Zamani?

Zamani is a name of African origin.

How popular is the name Zamani?

Zamani is currently ranked #5588 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Zamani?

Zamani is pronounced zah-MAH-nee.

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UnisexAfrican

Zamani

zah-MAH-nee

Popularity

#5588

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

African

Total Births

250

Peak Year

#33 in 2024

First Recorded

2002

Style

Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Zamani means 'time' or 'era' in Swahili.

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Zama Mani

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Nicknames

Zama Mani

Similar Names

Jabari Salim Imani Amani

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