Unisex name
Veni name meaning
“braid, plaited hair”
Veni is a name used for boys and girls, commonly linked to Sanskrit veṇī, meaning “braid” or “plaited hair”. Sanskrit is one possible source of the name. The related spelling Venny may be a creative spelling or a short form of another name, depending on its naming origin.
What does Veni mean?
Braid, plaited hair
In Indonesian: jalinan rambut, kepang
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 Veni
One source of Veni is Sanskrit veṇī, 'braid or plaited hair'. Venny may also be a creative spelling or a short form of another name.
| Starts with | V |
|---|
How to pronounce Veni
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fɛni/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮ꦳ꦺꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮗᮨᮔᮤ |
Is Veni a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Veni is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 22% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Veni ranks #381 among unisex names in our data sample (10 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 Veni
Famous people named Veni
- Veni Ariani · b. 1999
- Veni Dayu Putri
- Veni Diana Lauw · b. 1964
- Veni Hadju · b. 1962
- Veni Putri Nurfazila · b. 2001
- Veni Vidi Visi
- Veni Vindiastuti
FAQ about the name Veni
What is the meaning of Veni?
Veni means braid, plaited hair. One source of Veni is Sanskrit veṇī, 'braid or plaited hair'. Venny may also be a creative spelling or a short form of another name.
Is Veni a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Veni is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 22% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Veni have?
Veni has 2 syllables (Ve-ni) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Veni?
Veni ranks #381 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Veni?
Other spellings: Venny.
Famous people named Veni?
Notable people named Veni include Veni Ariani, Veni Dayu Putri, Veni Diana Lauw.
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