Unisex name
Lani name meaning
“dark, black”
Lani is a unisex name commonly linked to the meaning “dark” or “black” through Melani or Melanie. Those names derive from Greek melania, meaning “blackness.” Lani can serve as their short form, and its meaning follows that derivation. Lanny is a spelling variant associated with the name.
What does Lani mean?
Dark, black
In Indonesian: gelap, hitam
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Lani
Lani can be a short form of Melani or Melanie, from Greek melania, meaning “blackness.” This meaning follows that derivation.
How to pronounce Lani
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮔᮤ |
Is Lani a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lani is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 27% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Lani ranks #305 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Lani
Famous people named Lani
- Lani
- Lani Haluk · b. 2001
- Lani Lian · b. 1999
- Lani Nurlani · b. 1976
- Lani Setyawati
- Lani Sonda
- Lani Suryani · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Lani
What is the meaning of Lani?
Lani means dark, black. Lani can be a short form of Melani or Melanie, from Greek melania, meaning “blackness.” This meaning follows that derivation.
Is Lani a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lani is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 27% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Lani have?
Lani has 2 syllables (La-ni) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Lani?
Lani ranks #305 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Lani?
Other spellings: Lanny.
Famous people named Lani?
Notable people named Lani include Lani, Lani Haluk, Lani Lian.
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