Girl name
Nani name meaning
“grace, favor”
Nani is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning grace or favor. One established source is a familiar form of Anna or Nancy, ultimately related to Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace. In Indonesian usage, Nani can also shorten other names. Nany is a spelling variant.
What does Nani mean?
Grace, favor
In Indonesian: rahmat, kemurahan hati
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 Nani
One established source is a familiar form of Anna or Nancy, ultimately related to Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'. In Indonesian usage, Nani can also shorten other names.
How to pronounce Nani
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮔᮤ |
Is Nani a girl’s name?
Yes, Nani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nani ranks #97 among girl names in our data sample (72 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 Nani
Famous people named Nani
- Nani Widjaja · b. 1944
- Nani Wartabone · b. 1907
- Nani Soedarsono · b. 1928
- Nani Zulminarni · b. 1962
- Nani Soewondo-Soerasno · b. 1918
- Nani Somanegara · b. 1937
- Nani Sugianto · b. 1965
- Nani Vidia
- A. Nani Heriani
- Nani · b. 1988
- Nani · b. 1974
- Nani Afril Lianty · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Nani
What is the meaning of Nani?
Nani means grace, favor. One established source is a familiar form of Anna or Nancy, ultimately related to Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'. In Indonesian usage, Nani can also shorten other names.
Is Nani a girl’s name?
Yes, Nani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Nani have?
Nani has 2 syllables (Na-ni) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nani?
Nani ranks #97 among girl names in our data sample (72 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Nani?
Other spellings: Nany.
Famous people named Nani?
Notable people named Nani include Nani Widjaja, Nani Wartabone, Nani Soedarsono.
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